Pamala S. Melton
Mar. 9, 1951 – Aug. 12, 2020
MELTON, Pamala Sample, 69, of Mechanicsville, VA was called home on August 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville Wayne Sample and Dorothy Taliaferro Sample; and brother-in-law, James L. Evans.
Pam is survived by her loving husband, Allen W. Melton; daughter, Candith Bruner (Ian); son, Chad Melton; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings, Ellen Evans, Joseph Sample (Norma Faye), Thomas Sample, Judith Eynon (Lynn); and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Proudly raised in Salem, VA, Pam went on to attend Milligan College in Tennessee where she met her husband of 48 years. His love and care helped her to age gracefully at home until her passing while hospitalized in hospice care.
Pam enjoyed raising her family, serving the church, working in the legal and healthcare fields, volunteering where needed, and supporting her husband. Before retirement, she was a respected administrative assistant at Bon Secours Richmond Health System for Palliative Care Services and volunteer for Memorial Regional Medical Center.
Pam will be remembered fondly for her loving wisdom, loyalty, devotion to church, family, and volunteerism, and her joy of music, piano, and singing.
We wish to express our deepest appreciation to the Bon Secours Hospice family for helping Pam’s final days to be peaceful and for assisting her family through the transition.
There will be two Celebrations of Life: Fairmount Christian Church in Mechanicsville, VA at 2pm on August 27, 2020 and Salem Church of Christ in Salem, VA at 2pm on August 29, 2020. Her remains will be interred alongside her parents in Salem’s Sherwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made online at bsvaf.org/supporthospice or mailed to: Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation, 5008 Monument Ave, 2nd Floor, Richmond, VA 23230. Online condolences may be shared at affinityfuneralservice.com.
Goodbye for now Aunt Do-la-le. You will be forever in my fondest memories. What comfort we have in knowing you are in the presence of God.
Pam,
What fun times we enjoyed while in Cambridge, Md.! Loved having you as a close Christian friend. Your love of music and your wonderful
voice will always be remembered. I’m so glad you’re a part of the family of God, for we will see each other again and enjoy spending eternity with God with all our loved ones who have gone on. i’m praying for God to comfort you family’s aching hearts.
Pamala you will always remain alive in my heart: my loving dear friend, i shall always hold on to the fond memories of beautiful time spent together. God bless you as you start your holy journey with the Lord. We shall meet again.
Love you forever!!!
Aparna
I enjoyed so much growing up in the Salem Church of Christ with Pam. I’ll miss you, dear friend! Debby
Pam was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was intelligent, musically talented, and a faithful friend. Her calm demeanor, wise counsel , and joyful laughter will always be remembered fondly. I know she is rejoicing with Jesus and His angels in heaven now. What a glorious day that will be when we will all be reunited in God’s presence!
When I first joined Bon Secours I remember Mrs. Pamela making sure I felt welcomed. She often would come just to say ” Hello” or make sure I had lunch. She was always welcoming, with a calming presence, organized, available and genuine. Her smile could brighten up any room. She will be truly missed, but I know she is now one of our angels watching over us. To her family and loved ones thank you for sharing Mrs. Pamela with us as she has touched so many of our hearts. Please continue to treasure your memories and one another as she will forever live on in our hearts and memories.
Pam will be missed in the Christian Homemakers Class at Fairmount Christian Church.. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a great knowledge of the scriptures. Her bantering with Allen during class almost always left us rolling with laughter. Any encounter with her was always an uplifting experience. It has been an honor to have known her and she will be cherished in our memories forever.
Grandmama, you are always going to be my best friend and I await the chance to see you again ❤️