1945-2024
Pamela Kaye Sheley, 78, daughter of Fay and Pauline (Borden) Sheley, was born on the family farm west of Guthrie Center on Nov. 27, 1945. She attended country school at Bear Grove No. 4 and belonged to and was baptized at the Bowman Chapel Church. She graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1964 and has always enjoyed staying in touch with her class and helping with class reunions and get togethers. After graduation, she moved to Omaha for business school and got a job with an insurance company. She returned to Guthrie Center in 1970 to raise her daughter, Paula. Throughout Pam’s life, she had many jobs, including the wardrobe cleaners for 20 years and then both the hospital and nursing home.
Pam kept a special bond with all her neighbors throughout her life, and so many amazing friends. She was loved by so many, and made lasting contributions to the community. She took great pride in being a member of the Women of the Bible, particularly with portraying the entertaining character “Mrs. Noah.” One of her greatest joys was traveling around with the women in that group whom she absolutely considered her sisters in faith. She also dedicated her time and talents to many community plays, as well as each year helping Santa and Mrs. Santa bring joy to the local children. She was a dedicated Sunday School teacher, and many weeks would lead the children’s story at church. One of her favorite activities was visiting her daughter Paula’s daycare kids and bringing them treats and joy.
Pam’s family meant everything to her. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Theresa Kreie, Bea Nelson, Bonnie Lawrence and Betty Sheeder; brothers, Jay Sheley and Fred Sheley; special brothers-in-law, Ron Baier and Loren Bacon; granddaughter, Baylee Tews; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who she is now lovingly reunited with.
She is survived by her daughter, Paula (Dana) Tews; granddaughters, Jordan Waddell, Devan (Dwayne) Seeck, and Misean (Fidel) Hernandez; seven (soon to be eight) great-grandchildren; sisters, Sharron Bacon and Raynette Baier; along with many nieces and nephews including Rick (Renee) Baier, Debbie (Gary) Ostercamp, Daryl Bacon, Deanna Bacon, Jackie (Leo) Garreau, Mel Sheley, Marjean (Larry) Short, Brenda (Dave) Irlmeier, Kerry (Brenda) Sheeder, Terri Sheeder, Steve Sheeder and many more beloved nieces/nephews and great nieces/nephews.
Pam went home to meet the Lord and reunite with family members on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. She was able to be home for one last Trick-or-Treat night, and her family is forever grateful for that visit with Wanda the Good Witch.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church, Guthrie Center. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill (Bowman) Cemetery, Guthrie Center. Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at the Twigg Funeral Home, Guthrie Center.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.