Pamela Svendsen

Pamela Svendsen, 68, of Spiro, Oklahoma, passed away on November 16, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on September 2, 1957, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Helen (Israel) Yates and Nyle Yates, Sr. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Nyle Yates, Sr., and her brothers George Walkup, James Barnes, Nyles Yates, Jr., and Ronald Yates.

Pamela had a passion for finding treasures, whether it was through her love of yard sales, antiquing, or traveling. She had an extraordinary knack for spotting a yard sale from a distance, always eager to find something special. She treasured the little moments and the people in her life, and her vibrant spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Pamela was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a proud member of the Cherokee Nation Tribe

Pamela’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She was the proud mother of Richard Sears and doting grandmother to Lloyd Sears, Alyssia Nuzzi, and Kenneth Sears. She is also survived by her loving sisters, Billie Wilson, Teresa West and husband Carl, Ramona Kichler and husband Ervin, Susan Rhoades and husband Kenneth Emerson, and Sarah Kroth; her brother, Kenneth Yates, Sr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family who will all miss her dearly.

A celebration of life service for Pamela will be held at a later date, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau, Oklahoma.