Pamela Erwin Obituary
Survivors include,
Daughter, Carondy Abbett (Justin) of Columbia, MO
Sons, Joseph Abbett, Sr. (Courtney) of Middletown, IN; Levi Abbett (Laura) of Ocala, FL; Derek Abbett (Beth) of St. Joseph, MO
Eighteen Grandchildren and Five Great-Grandchildren
Four Sisters, Becky Leonard (Pat) of Centertown, MO; Tamara Drozd (Joe) of Vienna, VA; Sandra Andrews of Eldon, MO; Sheila Curtman (Joe) of Iberia, MO
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Along with her parents and her husband, the father of her children, James Abbett preceded her in death.
Pamela graduated from Tuscumbia High School in 1974. As a child she loved riding horses and spent time showing them with her sister, dad, and grandpa in many competitions. She enjoyed sewing and crafts. Pamela loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Per her wishes, her body has been donated to science as an anatomical gift for future medical research.
Memorials in her name are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO.
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Debbie Mace Rogers
March 14, 2026
Pam had a warm heart, a light spirit and was a fun and loving person to be around. Truly a big sister to a family of loving sisters, all exceptional on their own. Good parents and truly blessed. Pam will be missed by everyone who knew her.. God Bless and comfort her children and her entire family. In Christ Name . RIP
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