Pamela Jo Austin of Tulsa, Oklahoma (formerly of Heavener, Oklahoma) was born October 24, 1948 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Hiram and Laverne (Johnston) O’Neal and passed away on December 6, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 76.

She is survived by:

Two cousins:

Michelle Hunt of Poteau, Oklahoma

Lisa Pate of Poteau, Oklahoma

One brother-in-law:

Jim Brown of Summerfield, Oklahoma

Extended Family:

Charles Shadwick and wife Rocio and their children Angela and Kristy Shadwick all of Heavener, Oklahoma

A host of friends whom loved her very much

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram and Laverne O’Neal; her husband, Michael Austin; and one sister, Shaelia Brown.

Pam was a 1966 graduate of Heavener High School where she was a Majorette for the high school band. She was a Secretary for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation until she retired. Pam was a life member of the Eastern Star and of the Methodist faith. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Pam will be missed by all whom knew and loved her.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Reverend Ricky Huggins officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Bill Shadwick, Charles Shadwick, Rocky Makovy, Scott Brown, Jim Brown, and Kristy Shadwick.

Viewing will be from Noon until 7:00 p.m., Monday and 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.

To sign Pamela’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.

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