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Pamela Wright Obituary
Gaston - Pamela L. Wright, 70, of Gaston, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis following a long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and short battle with cancer.
Pam was born July 2, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Fred and Lois (Judd) Miller. She was a 1966 graduate of Gaston High School and went on to earn her Master's Degree of Science in Nursing from Ball State University. Pam worked for Ball Memorial Hospital from 84-98 as an RN and then worked for Medical Consultants , later renamed IU Health Rheumatology, as a Nurse Practitioner from 99 until her death. Pam received many accolades in her involvement in Fibromyalgia and RA and was a Certified RA Instructor. She was a past Gaston Town Council member. She was a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American College of Nurse Practitioners, CAPNI, APNEI, American College of Rheumatology for Health Care Professionals, American Arthritis Foundation, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, and Sigma Theta Tau Sorority. Pam enjoyed golfing, bowling, softball, and traveling.
Pam is survived by two daughters, Krista Vance (husband Jay) of Gaston and Shelly Wright of Gaston; three grandchildren, Justin Vance (wife Lauren) of Wentzville, MO, Allison Whitehead of Gaston, and Sarah Roush (husband Luke) of Roll; three great-grandchildren, Levi Vance, Elsie Vance, Milo Whitehead, and another on the way, Ridge Roush; two siblings, Vicki Murphy (husband Chuck) of Gaston and Gary Miller (wife Pam) of Poseyville; two step-brothers, Pat Fraizer (wife Mary) and Mike Fraizer (wife Carolyn) all of Ft. Wayne; special friends, Gordon Hughes and Becky Louck; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Pam was preceded in death by her loving husband of 33 years, James Wright; her parents, Fred Miller and Lois Miller-Fraizer; son Mark; Brother, Jerry Miller; and a step-sister, Georgiana Burkett.
A funeral service to celebrate Pam's life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 12, 2018 at Gant Funeral Homes, Gaston Chapel, at 109 W. Elm St., Gaston, IN 47342. Pastor Michael Osborne will officiate. Burial will follow at Thompson Cemetery.
Friends and family may gather to share and remember form 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, October 11, 2018 and also one hour prior to her service on Friday at Gant Funeral Homes, Gaston Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Arthritis Foundation, 615 N. Alabama St. Suite 430, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or the Little Red Door, 211 W. Jackson St., Muncie, IN 47303
Share a memory of Pam and leave your condolences at www.gantfuneralhomes.com
The Gant and Miller families are honored to celebrate Pam's life with her family and community.
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Dana Smith
November 9, 2018
I am so sorry to learn of Pam's passing. I was a patient of hers at Medical Consultants. I have fibromyalgia and found Pam through her work with it. She understood the pain associated with fibro because of her exhaustive research as well as her own experiences with RA. She was so kind and compassionateshe truly cared and she never rushed me through an appointment. Each visit with her was like visiting a friend as we shared stories about family and life. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. Pam will be greatly missed. Heaven gained a real angel!
Kay Chenoweth
October 31, 2018
Pam was my nurse practitioner for several years. She was very caring, and a wonderful nurse and individual. I was blessed to know her. My prayers are with her family and friends.
Rita Littrell
October 29, 2018
Pam Was my Fibro ( doctor) since 99....But she was also my friend, my confidante and fellow sufferer...I Loved Her....I wish I would have known I would have came to her service...My condolences to all who loved her she will be missed...Rita Littrell
Valenea White
October 25, 2018
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Pastor Kara Tharp
October 20, 2018
When I first met Pam in her office, she was so very kind. I was at the end of my resources to help my disease. Pam helped me to learn how to not only medicate my pain but to exercise even a little. We very quickly became friends! She truly cared about us as patients! When you have unseen diseases like Lupus and Fibromyalgia it is a blessing to have a Doctor/Friend, who cares and understands! I am very saddened to have just learned of my friends passing on! She will forever be remembered in my heart!!!
Angela Miller
October 19, 2018
I hate to hear this she's been my doctor for the last few years I loved her she was such a good caring person she will be greatly missed!!
Laura Brozo
October 19, 2018
I am shocked and sadden to learn of Pamela's death. She was such a wonderful Nurse Practioner and she made a huge difference in my life. It is hard to find a doctor who understands and is compassionate towards those of us who suffer from Fibromyalgia. She gave me strength to continue on, despite my pain. I know many must feel the same way. I will always be truly thankful to have met her. Despite her pain, she worked to help others and was an inspiration to us all. I am sorry to have not been able to say good bye and to thank her one more time. My condolences to her family. She will live on in the hearts of many.
Debra Tuttle
October 18, 2018
I am shocked that she passed away ! She is sweet Nurse and I have her almost 4 years ! She is best nurse and we always talk each other's through with an interpreter... I miss her terribly bec I did not say goodbye to her and plus she always hugs me before I go ... love and miss u,
Debra
Jerri Maddy
October 17, 2018
Dear Wright family,I was a patient of Pam's. She was such a wonderful provider and person. She advocated for her patients. I will miss her so much. My mother and I enjoyed out appointments with her because we would talk about stuff other than medical stuff.She and her siblings also grew up with my dad's family in Gaston. Our condolences Jerri and Barbara Maddy
Angela Elsten
October 14, 2018
Pam had a precious gift -- no matter how bad she felt, she could still see the pain in others. I will miss her deeply.
Kristina Warner
October 12, 2018
Pam was an AMAZING person. I am so brokenhearted. Prayers with her family. I have been a patient of pams for 5+ years
DEBBIE D
October 12, 2018
PAM WAS MY NURSE. SHE TOOK GREAT CARE OF ME. I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR SHE DIED. I JUST SAW HER ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. I WILL MISS HER AND THE GREAT CARE SHE GAVE. PRAYERS TO ALL HER LOVED ONES.
Durinda Harris
October 10, 2018
RIP Pam
October 9, 2018
Krista, Shelli, and family ,
Pam and I had a lot of good times together in school. She will be missed for sure . May God be with you in the coming days !!! You are all in my prayers !!!!
Durinda & Don Harris
Pat Zebendon
October 9, 2018
God Bless,you will be missed more than you will ever know. Your kindness and compassion will
not be forgotten.
Mary Alice Trapp
October 9, 2018
So sorry to hear she is gone. I knew Pamela years ago when she worked in my parents restaurant. That is where she met James and later married. She was a great nurse and really cared about her patients. RIP.
October 9, 2018
Pam was my NP at Medical Consultant's, she was helping with all of my illnesses. I will miss her terribly.
Pam was understanding and done everything within her power to help me. We cried, laughed together and I'm going to be lost without her. She is no longer in pain God recieved one heck of an Angel. May you sing in the choir and dance with the Angels. God Bless ❤
Kelly Mansfield Etherington
October 9, 2018
Pam was a wonderful soul. She understood how hard it is to battle the struggle everyday. Her compassion and kindness will not be forgotten. The world has lost a very special soul. Thank you for all you did for me. Kelly Mansfield Etherington
Joyce Norrick
October 9, 2018
Pam will be missed. GREAT gal! I have fond memories of Pam, Gary and Vicky . . . kind neighbors.
May her memory continue to live in your heart.
Joyce (Hardesty) Norrick
Shelli Blankenbaker
October 8, 2018
My heart is broken, when I lost my momma in Feb 2017, Pam told me she would be my fill in momma if I needed anything she would always be there for me, she was my NP for my fibromyalgia and always made sure I had what I needed above and beyond. Now I have lost a very special person in my life and will forever miss her and her hugs that she always gave me and I gave her. Love you momma Pam, you are missed terribly at least your now an angel as you always were anyways.
Norma Davis
October 8, 2018
Pam was my nurse manager in ICU. She was a wonderful nurse and a very caring person. Her love for God was known. She will be greatly missed.
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