Pamela J. Young-Poindexter

February 11, 1955 ~ March 5, 2019
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Pamela "Pam" J. Young-Poindexter, 64, passed away unexpectedly in UPMC Hamot in Erie on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.Born on February 11, 1955 in Franklin, she was the daughter of Donald and Barbara Ann (Marshall) Boyd; her mother survives her.After graduating high school, Pamela received a Bachelor's and later a Master's Degree in Nursing.Pam worked for UPMC for more than 20 years before becoming Director of Nursing at George Junior Republic, where she worked for the last 10 years.Pam was devoted to her loving family and was married to Jay "Deacon" Poindexter of Franklin for more than 30 years.Pam loved music and was a founding committee member of the Franklin Blues and BBQ Festival. She loved seeing live bands, interior design, bargain hunting, and watching the Dallas Cowboys.Pam cherished her time at the beach and spending time with her beloved pets, Sophie and Hunter. She enjoyed her job and the co-workers she saw each day. She loved sitting by the fire and talking away the evenings with her best friends, Daneen Hufnagel and Mary Edwards.Pam was a wonderful wife, mother, and a trusted friend.In addition to her husband, Pam is survived by her two daughters, Sarah Heather Young of Greensburg, PA, and Caitlin Rae Poindexter of Franklin; her sister, Beth Ann Wong; and her nephews, Michael Heckathorn, his daughter, Jordan Joanne Heckathorn, and his wife, Candy, of Rockland, Noah Plowman, his two children, Jacob and Lillianna Plowman, and his significant other, Amanda Carbaugh, of Oil City, and Andrew Poindexter and his two children, Amir and Zayne Poindexter, of Franklin.Pamela was preceded in death by her father, Donald Boyd; her daughter Rachael Emily Young; and her brother-in-law, Brad Wong.Family and friends will be received on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323, from 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm.Funeral services for Pam will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. starting at 4 pm, with Christine Blondheim, close friend of Pamela, officiating.Interment will be held at Franklin CemeteryIn lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Pam's honor to George Junior Republic by mailing donations to: P.O. Box 1058, Grove City, PA 16127, and/or going online to https://support.gjr.org/.To send cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
Pam was my colleague, and my mentor! The cowboys played the Steelers in the Super Bowl! She and I pranked each other out of jest! Of course her Cowboys won! God bless you and your family!
Such a soul… the biggest heart of anyone…a shining light will now be in the sky rather than here on this earth with us. My love to you all.
Jay and family, This is so heartbreaking to hear. Pam was a very kind lady. We are thinking of you in your time of grief. Laine and DJ Bookwalter
So sorry for you loss Jay and family. Candy and Fred Davison
So very sorry for your loss, you have our deepest condolences. Deacon and family we hope you find peace in the coming weeks.
I went to school with Pam. She was such a sweet and wonderful person. I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Deacon and family – we are so very sorry for your loss. I graduated with Pam and we were very good friends in high school. Rest in peace my friend.
Jeanne and Don Shefchunas
Pam was a very sweet and wonderful lady she will be truly missed by all so sorry for your lost my thoughts and prayers are with you all
This smile says it all! I will miss our long chats, occasional road trips, and most of all your loving wisdom. You were a great friend to many, and your love for Deacon and the girls was palpable. I looked up to you in so many ways, and always enjoyed your colorful stories. When Mel and I were a new couple, you and Deacon were one of the first “friend couples” we had together, and he always loved giving you a hard time about giving him a hard time. We will both miss you, and the light that you were.
Pam and I went to the sprint car races after my husband died in 2004. It was at Williams Grove, PA. I didn’t tell anyone this but coming home, we were talking (as usual) and I went through the toll booths without stopping. Needless to say, I got a ticket in the mail for that one. We thought we were going to get stopped by the police and arrested and have to call Deacon for bail. Going to miss getting ready for the family reunion with her. Love to all the family. Chris
Deacon our deepest condolences to you and the family and friends. What a wonderful kind, loving person she was. Keeping you in our heart and our prayers.
Jay, my condolances for your loss. Joe
Deacon, I was saddened to read about Pam’s passing. She was a good friend to mom for many years.
I’m so sorry to hear of Pam’s passing.She was a wonderful person.We worked together many years at the hospital.Thoughts and prayers to the family!
Deacon and family, I am so sorry for the loss of this lovely lady. Sending you many prayers and good thoughts. Carol Tenon
Dear Jay, I am very to hear of the loss of your wife Pam. Sometimes life is not fair and this is one of those times. I have been told by many of our classmates that you and Pam were together everywhere you went. Being the close to your wife is truly a gift from God. Please know that you and your family are in mine and my wife, Kathy’s thoughts and prayers. Take care my friend, I’m sure I will see you many times this summer. Tom Jordan
I worked with Pam for many years. We had many great conversations about all kinds of things, Pam was a happy, go-lucky, free-spirited person who always had a smile for everyone. She will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies go out to Pam’s entire family. I’m sure that Pam will be watching over them until they meet again.
Juanita Badger
Deacon, I was truly saddened to read of Pam’s passing. She and I worked together quite early in our careers. Her parents were friends of my Mother. Pam was truly a beacon of light through her kindness and gentleness. When she smiled, her eyes smiled too and it was magically contagious. She will be missed by many. Prayers for you and your family today and always.
I am so sad at the loss of Pam. She was a beautiful person. She helped our special needs students create a Health Fair. She went out of her way to help us. She was so kind to our students. Loved her. My prayers are with you. Christina Keener
To Pam’s family – I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. I knew Pam growing up in Rocky Grove. She was always such a nice sweet person. RIP Pam. God Bless you all.
RENEE
Deacon, I was truly heartbroken to read about Pam’s passing. I know she was truly the love of your life! There are no words to say just how badly I feel for you. Please stay strong until you meet her again. RIP Pam you were taken to soon, but the Lord must have a bigger purpose for you. You are truly an angel that has gained her wings. Sherry Vogan
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Pam. I worked with Pam for many years at UPMC Northwest. She was always admired for being a peace keeper and doing the right thing. My thoughts and prayers go to her family.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Steigerwald
Dear Deacon and Family: I am so sorry . Pam will always be remembered as a most beautiful, loving, amazing, giving soul. May God give you strength and support. My sincere condolences. Tina Carone
Noah, Amanda, Jacob and Lillianna, We are sorry to hear the loss of Pam. May you all be lifted up during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To Deacon and family, we want to express our condolences on Pam’s passing. Surely God will provide his love and support to all.
We are deeply sorry for your great loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Lester & Karen Graham
Dear Deacon & Family,
Words cannot express our sadness at the passing of Pam. She was a truly remarkable person. We’ll miss her witty sense of humor, kindness, wealth of knowledge and straight forwardness, A woman of many talents, which she freely shared. We were blessed to know her. Her life was like a beautiful butterfly, so colorful and rich for all those who knew her to enjoy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God’s grace carry you through this difficult time. We love you.
Ermagene Graves & Valerie Martin
Deacon, Sarah, & Caitlin, I just wanted to say the Service for Pam was beautiful, it was such a tribute to the wonderful and strong lady she was! And Sarah your comments were inspiring, such a testament to the devotion you obliviously have for your mother, but also really a goal that we all should have in being a better person, and striving to make a diffence in the lives of others just like Pam did for for all of us. May happy memories put a smile on your face. ??
In loving memory of Pam we light a candle. I’m so happy we had time to visit at the goose and I will always remember our last conversation. Pam said to me she was so happy to see Fred and I together after all these years. She also mentioned Penny and Tim and Bay and Sandy too. It made her Happy the longevity in marriage that couples shared. She and Deacon lived just that way…Happy for over 30 years. I write this with sadness in my heart that she has left us so very young and so full of life. I know that the good Lord must have needed her more. R.I.P BEAUTIFUL LADY!
Pam was one of the nicest people we worked with at the Oil City Hospital. We’re so happy we met up with her a few months back at Walmart & had the opportunity to catch up. Our prayers are with her family. Michael & Jerrilyn McFetridge