Pamela Jane

Austin

Pamela Jane Austin daughter of the late Zilla Catharine Wise Austin and Edward Celess Austin was born March 16, 1954 in St. Louis, MO. She entered into rest on March 14, 2014 at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 28 days.

Pamela grew up in Manchester, MO, before moving to Bunker with her family at the age of 17. In 1976, she went to work for Ozark Lead Company, becoming one the first women in the industry. When Ozark Lead closed in 1983, Pam went back to school and earned her secretarial degree, only to return to Sweetwater Mine when ASARCO reopened it in 1987. Altogether, she spent nearly 30 years working various positions in different area lead mines, most as a hoist operator at Sweetwater, before poor health forced her retirement in 2006. To her friends and coworkers, know that she missed you all. Pam was talented with various crafts and many will fondly remember a dress she sewed, or a sweater she knitted. She also loved games, puzzles and a good meal shared with family and friends.

Pamela was preceded in death by her parents, and an infant sister, Donna Kay Autstin.

Pamela is survived by a daughter, Catharine Celess "Cassi" Duncan of Rolla, MO, one sister, Patricia Lynn Akins of Bunker, MO, four grandsons, Austin, Tristan, Preston and Michael of Rolla, MO, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who will deeply mourn her passing.

Memorial Services will be held March 28 ^th 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO


Minister: Clay Harper