Pamela West Espey

Pamela West Espey obituary, Gallatin, TN

Pamela West Espey

Pamela Espey Obituary

Visit the Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Gallatin website to view the full obituary.

Pam Espey, age 73, of Gallatin, entered into rest on November 16, 2025.

She was born on March 9, 1952, in Angola, Indianna.

Pam was known for her compassion, which was evident in her nursing career. Over the years, she worked in New York, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, and Tennessee; specializing in medical surgery, coronary and intensive care, as well as prescribed pediatrics.

Of course, her caring nature also extended to her family; she was always concerned for the well being of others, as well as animals. Pam was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was truly a joy to be around and was delighted to share laughs; especially watching comedies.

Pam had a creative vision. She was the artist of many beautiful watercolor paintings and was a talented knitter. She had spent many hours knitting with friends at the Knitt Shop of Hendersonville.

Pam was also a woman of faith, and a part of an amazing church family at Rehoboth United Methodist Church- Gallatin.

To know her was to love her, and her memory will be cherished. Although Pam will be deeply and sorely missed, her family takes peace that she is no longer suffering on earth, and with her Lord.

Pamela West Espey is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, John Espey; sons, Eric Espey (Angie), Evan Espey; grandchildren, Allyson Espey, LillyAnn Espey, Bradley Espey; sisters, Judy Sampsell, Susan Emanuel (Bob); and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Norman West, and mother, Jean Winfred (Giltinan) West.

A celebration of life in honor of Pam Espey will take place at Rehoboth United Methodist Church – Gallatin, to be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations be made to either the American Cancer Society (online: https://www.cancer.org, by phone: 1-800-227-2345, or by mail: American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741); or the Arthritis Foundation (https://www.arthritis.org). Either of which affected Ms. Pam, personally.

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

Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Gallatin

584 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066

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