Pamela Ann Clarkson

Pamela Ann Clarkson obituary

Pamela Ann Clarkson

Pamela Clarkson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones Funeral Home - Burlington on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Pamela Ann Clarkson, 50, of rural Waverly, Kansas, passed away early Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at her home.

Pam was born April 11, 1975, in Garnett, KS, the daughter of James Olen and Sandra Rae (Chapman) McNabb. She grew up in Waverly and graduated from Waverly High School with the Class of 1993. She then earned an Associate Degree from Kansas State University.

On December 18, 1993, she and Gregory Wayne Clarkson were married at Waverly. They became the parents of two sons.

Pam was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church.

She was also an active member of WINGS (Workers in God's Service), a quilting group in Williamsburg, KS. Quilting was her passion.

Mostly she was a loving wife, mother, and nana. She cared for her family and home and was known as a Do It Your Self Mom, never afraid to tackle any task that needs to be done.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dale and Marcella Chapman and Kenny and Betty McNabb.

She leaves her husband, Gregg; her sons, Lucas Dale and wife, Alyssa and Nicholas Mitchell and wife, Aly, all of Waverly; three grandchildren, Elliot "Fred", Carter and Wade Clarkson; her parents, Jim and Sandra McNabb of Waverly; a brother, Lee McNabb and sister-in-law, Denise, Waverly; two nieces, Zoe and Ella; a nephew, Maxwell; many other relatives and friends.

The family will meet with friends from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Waverly High School Gymnasium.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Waverly High School Gymnasium.

Memorial contributions may be made to WINGS or the Pam Clarkson Memorial Fund (funding for community projects) and may be sent in care of Jones Funeral Home, PO Box 277, Burlington, KS 66839.

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