Pamela Kay Norwood

Pamela Kay Norwood obituary, Lake Charles, LA

Pamela Kay Norwood

Pamela Norwood Obituary

Visit the Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home - Lake Charles website to view the full obituary.

Pamela Kay Norwood, born on April 6, 1963, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her family at the age of 62.


Raised in Lake Charles, Pamela attended Barbe High School. She was known for her passion for cooking, often delighting family and friends with her culinary creation. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing in the beautiful Oyster Bayou, where she found tranquility and joy in nature.

Pamela was preceded in death by her parents; David and Carolyn Spell: and one brother James Spell.

She is survived by one son, Cliff Lundquist and wife Rachael; two grandchildren, Natalie Lundquist and Troy Lundquist; four brothers, David Spell and wife Tina, Mark Spell and wife Tammy, Jeff Spell and wife Cindy, Gerald Spell and wife Sherry; and her life partner, Shane Courville

A memorial service celebrating Pamela's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, family invites you to make a donation in her memory to a charity of your choice.

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

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