Pamela Papka Sexton

205 state street...1970's
Walking into the Papka's house with Paige, as Perry is walking out with a mouth full of soap.
Playing in their back yard and Gabe's.
Rollerskating for miles on that street daily...with ropes tied to our junkyard bikes to tow...
And kickball, if you put it on their roof it was a home run.
To sit for twenty and just think of all the things that Pam was a part of.
Even 35 years detached, she, and those memories, still remain a part of my "seemingly...

For Ouita Michel and family,

Please accept my condolences for your loss. She was a woman of great contribution to the community and an example for us all. Terry Foody

I first knew Pam in writing workshops at UK, and from then to any time I saw her after, she radiated a warmth that I know will stay with me for a long time. I am so glad to have known her and I am just one of a great many who will miss her. My deepest condolences to her family.

A lovely lady . . . inside and out.

Dear Paige,
My sincere sympathy goes to you and your family. Your mother will live on in your many wonderful memories of her. I wish you peace. Jeanne Humble

I met Pam when Travis and Paige became friends and wanted a play date…..nearly 40 years ago. She was a beam of light with that smile and those eyes, and I enjoyed our time together watching our children be friends. Over the past several years, we watched as those two kids found each other again, fell in love, and braided their lives together. We shared the joy of witnessing that love and the grandkids from that union. It felt like coming home for the four of us, I think; Pam, Paige, Travis,...

I worked with Pam on the Carnegie Center Board, especially with the Hall of Fame Committee. What a gracious, tactful, and well informed person she was. Beyond those good qualities, she welcomed everyone with an accepting smile, a deep interest in them personally, and a willingness to be open and sharing. She will be sorely missed, not only for her valuable contributions to this community, but even more for her courage and inspiration. Jeannette

Pam, a beautiful and unique friend with a bottomless soul of giving. I am blessed to posses not only memories of an exceptional lady but also some of her glorious art works, poems and pastels, her passions.

John and I had those wonderful open faced cheese tomato onion and hot sauce sandwiches today in remberance of the many you made on State Street in the 70's