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Pamela Palmore, 68, of Buckingham, Virginia, departed from this life on Sunday, December
20, 2020.
Pamela Sprouse “Pam from Buckingham” Palmore, was born September 26, 1952 to Wallace
and Hazel Sprouse of Dillwyn, Virginia. She is survived by her two daughters Christy Palmore
Davis and husband Sam of Buckingham, Virginia, and Sandy Palmore Martin of Buckingham,
Virginia; seven grandchildren Seth, Clayton, Amearah, Hannah, Skylar, Tanner Davis, and Cole
Lefferts.
Pam was formally employed at Project:HOMES in Richmond, Virginia where she served as
Project Manager and at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. She
was well respected by her colleagues and she was extremely passionate about the mission and
the work that she did. She cared deeply about each client and she served the Commonwealth
and the housing world for decades. Pam’s lifelong dedication to public service will continue to
be admired by many. She was extremely knowledgeable in her field and worked hard on each
and every project as if it were for her own family. She cared for each and every person she
worked with and treated them like family. Pam built and fostered relationships that lasted long
beyond the job.
Pam never met a stranger. She had a joy for life that was contagious to everyone around her.
She always wore a smile on her face. She was jolly nearly all of the time. Pam was always there
any time a friend called on her. Whenever her friends and family had a problem and confided in
her, she kept it close, owned it, and would see it through to the end no matter how bad things
got. She was selfless and always thinking about others. She was good at finding solutions and
navigating any situation thrown her way. She always knew the right thing to say. Her words
were warm and comforting in those times when many wouldn’t know what to say. Pam also
had a strong moral compass and always expected the truth from others as she would always
provide the truth to everyone around her.
Pam was also known as the life of the party. She always believed in working hard and playing
hard. If you knew her, you knew she would say: “Party over here, Party over there!” and “I’m
Pam from Buckingham, eat potted ham and don’t give a ____.” She had so many sayings. All
who loved her can recall their favorite Pam phrase(s). Another phrase that everyone frequently
heard from Pam was “bless their/your heart.”
She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She faced many health
battles—especially over the last several years. She struggled greatly and complained little. She
never let anything get her down and her strength, resilience, and tenacity were unmatched. She
has been a tremendous inspiration to so many. Pam demonstrated such a fighting spirit and a
simple joy of life. Everyone who knew her knew that she enjoyed life to the fullest and lived in
the moment, riding high with the top down. Her favorite place was the lake. There was nothing
she loved more than her family and spending time with her friends. Being a grandma was her
absolute favorite thing in the world and she was blessed to be able to live with her grandson
Cole whom she adored.
Pam was a best friend to all who met her. She could lift your spirit and light up a room with
that kind, amazing smile of hers and she always found the light in everything and everyone. So in
typical Pam fashion, remember the good times, the laughs, the countless memories, and party
like no one’s looking.
She was truly one of a kind and as all who knew her would say “there’s no one like her.”
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to:
Central Virginia Christian School, 164 Industrial Park Road, Dillwyn, VA 23936 or
in honor of Pam from Buckingham.
Viewing will be held Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Dunkum’s Funeral Home in Dillwyn 11:00 – 5:00.
Service will be held Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 2:00 at Central Virginia Christian School (outside for a COVID safe environment), 164 Industrial Park Road, Dillwyn, VA 23936. Interment to follow Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, 3008 Troublesome Creek Road, Dillwyn, VA 23936.
Those wishing to provide well wishes to the family and provide great memories and pictures please send to 339 Fanny White Road, Buckingham VA 23921 or christypalmoredavis@gmail.com or sandypmartin@gmail.com.