Pamela J. Sanderson, 68, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 in Sevierville, TN.

Pam was born on August 1, 1953 to Leon Rance Stuck and Fayne (Orr) Stuck in Elkhart, IN. She married the love of her life Michael Sanderson on Sept. 27, 1975, in Union, MI.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Fayne and brother, Robert "Bobby" Stuck.

Pam is survived by her husband of 45 years, Michael "Mike" Sanderson of Elkhart; children, Michelle (Gary) Miller and Clayton (Beth) Sanderson, both of Elkhart; grandchildren, Hayden, Brandon and Kody (and one on the way!); sisters, Sheri Douglas and Barb Bradbury, both of Goshen; and many cousins, nephews and nieces; host of aunts and uncles and her beloved, Lucy.

Pam was a hairstylist started at Lakeland Beauty Shop and continued styling hair for many years. She also co-owned Abbie Communications in Elkhart. Pam was attended Grace Lutheran Church and was a long-time member of Sweet Adeline. She was a talented oil and canvas painter in her spare time. Pam was a friendly, outgoing yet strong willed wife, mom, grandmother and friend.  Family was everything, she will be greatly missed.

A Gathering for Pam will be held at 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514. Per her wishes, Pam was cremated.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or Humane Society of Elkhart County.

For those that wish to send a condolence, share a memory or order flowers may do so at www.billingsfuneralhome.com