Pamela Jean Whittaker, 63, of Newport, Virginia, entered the kingdom of Heaven (where she undoubtedly received a joyous reception from her Mommy, Daddy, and the love of her life for over 45 years, Donald) Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Radford March 21, 1961, to the late Eugene Roger and Elva Lou Pearman Poff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Whittaker and her father-in-law, Mark (Dick) Whittaker, Jr.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Randy Whittaker (Cassie Miller); grandchildren, Wyatt, Waylon, and Oaklee Whittaker, Aaron, Jalen, and Nolan Miller; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dodie and Billy Webb, Kim and Heath Haug and Mandy and Mark Huff; brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Joy Poff; mother-in-law, Shirley Whittaker; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Glenda Lucas.
Pammi will forever be remembered because of her enormous presence in the lives of everyone who was lucky enough to know her. Her infectious laughter and sense of humor, her ability to make you laugh with the perfect inappropriate comment, her deep love of her family and friends, her love of her pets, her happy place in her camper by the river, and the immense pride she had for her son and her grandsons, will live on in our hearts forever. We’ll think of her when we visit the beach, when we see a good yard sale, at every cookout (where her macaroni salad will be sorely missed), and especially during the Christmas season where she always had a gift for every kid in the room. Her generous spirit and selfless nature when it came to her family and friends was a true blessing to witness and a privilege to experience.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Scott Obenchain officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service.
