Pamela Jean Wertz Powell, age 61, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the Saint Joseph Medical Center in London, Kentucky, following a brief illness.

Pamela was born on March 15, 1962, in Hamilton, Ohio to the late John Jr, and Imogene Brandenburg Wertz.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Having lived in Estill County most of her life, Miss Powell was a homemaker who rightfully gained the title of Mom from all of Justin's friends. She was a dedicated mother and granny. Pamela gave the gift of life in her final days by being an organ donor. In Pam's own words, "This is not goodbye, its just see you later."

Survivors include, her significant other of 14 years, Brian Estes, one son, Justin Wertz and wife Stevie of Irvine, one sister, Vickie Edwards of Irvine, one brother, Wallace Frazier of Florida, Two nieces, Traci Taylor of Irvine and Jodi Frazier of Florida. Three grandchildren, Taylor and Alexis Crowe, and Landon Hurt, two special cousins, Debbie Abney and Jeannie Newton along with a host of special friends, cousins, and great nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Pamela Jean Wertz Powell will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Strong-Estes Cemetery in Irvine, Kentucky with Brother Bill VanWinkle officiating.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to her memorial fund C/O Lewis Home for Funerals.

Pallbearers will be, Billy Davidson, Steven LeMaster, Jerry Puckett Jr., Greg Neal, James Roberts, Gary Boyken, and Chris Lynch. Honorary pallbearers will be Taylor Crowe, Justin Wertz, and Brian Estes.

Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Pamela Jean Wertz Powell.