Pamela Joyce Carson

Pamela Joyce Carson obituary

Pamela Joyce Carson

Pamela Carson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kaatz Funeral Directors Inc - Yale on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Pamela Joyce Carson, 81, of Clinton Township, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025.

Pamela was born August 22, 1943 in Highland Park to the late John Jr and Rita (nee Petzke) Sharp.

Pamela loved being around her family and spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, trivia and game shows, especially Jeopardy. She also loved listening to music and singing in the choir. She went on many family camping trips. Pamela also spent time baking and crafting.

She is survived by her children Mark, Paul (Jane) and Chris; grandchildren Leah (Chris) Hudgins, Micah Carson, Hannah (Trevor) Dobson, Becky Carson and Emily (Stephen) Benhard; great grandchildren Haiden, Jade, Mannie and Maisy; brother Tim (Barb) Sharp.

At this time there are no services scheduled for Pamela. Cremation arrangements have been entrsusted to Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale.

Memorials are suggested to "Wishes of the Family".

For more information and tribute wall visit: kaatzfunerals.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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