Pamela Shaffer Obituary
Pamela Sue Shaffer, 67, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on November 2, 2025. Pamela was born on January 22, 1958, in Wellston, Ohio, to the late Harry Edward and Clara Faye Shaffer.
Pamela is also preceded in death by her sister Barbara Shaffer and her great-grandson Phaelen Martin.
She is survived by her daughters, Natusha Medley and Natalie Terry, both of Charleston, West Virginia; brother, Gary Shaffer of Culloden, West Virginia; grandchildren, Nasyia Shaffer-Tatum, Na’Jah Shaffer-Tatum, Narassa Medley, and Javier Jaxson Chic; and great-grandchildren Em’Marie Martin, O’Mariah Martin, and Nai’Lani Staples.
Per Pamela’s wishes, she was cremated, and no services are planned at this time.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Pamela’s family at this time.
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2001 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
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