Pamela Houston Krisch

Pamela Houston Krisch, 53, of Roanoke, Va., passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in the company of her friends, family and beloved pets and with a view of her prized garden. Pam brought much beauty and elegance to the world through her artistic endeavors sculpture, decoupage and hand-painted cookie designs-and through her stylish and lovely presence. She was an animal lover and served as president of the Roanoke Valley SPCA and was a spokeswoman and fundraiser for multiple sclerosis, a disease with which she fought a long and brave struggle before succumbing to its complications. She is survived by her children, David Houston Krisch, of Washington, D.C. and Peggy Ann Krisch, of New York City; sister, Cynthia Davis, of Aspen, Colorado; brothers, Scott Houston, of Lutz, Florida and Christopher Houston, of Walled Lake, Michigan. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. A memorial service officiated by Rabbi Kathy Cohen will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2010. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Roanoke Valley SPCA and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge Chapter. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100.