Pamela Sue Kelly Parmenter, 73, of Clearwater, FL, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, just one day shy of her 74th birthday. She was born on January 1, 1951, in Butler, PA, to the late Reid Kelly and Norma Staaf. She proudly touted that she was the first New Year baby born in Butler County for 1951.
Pamela was a devoted mother to her two sons, Edward (wife Sara) and Joseph (wife Ashley), a beloved grandmother to her grandson, Patryk (son to Edward and Sara), and supportive older sister to Cindy and Nancy. She took great pride in her family and cherished her role as a mother, grandmother, and sister.
Pamela's professional life was marked by her unwavering passion for Early Childhood Education, a career she embarked on in 1986. Her dedication to nurturing and shaping the lives of young children was evident in her impactful work throughout the years. She was a proud member of numerous professional and civic organizations, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Florida Association for the Education of Young Children (FLAEYC), Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children (MAEYC), Kiwanis, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Soar In 4, and the American Legion Auxiliary Post #275.
Throughout her life, Pamela was known for her kindness, commitment to service, and her tireless efforts to make the world a better place for children and families. Her legacy of care, compassion, and dedication to education will live on through the many lives she touched. Pamela will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
A memorial gathering to celebrate Pamela's life will be held at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street W, Bradenton, FL 34209, on Saturday March 1, 2025 from 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the organizations listed above that she deeply cherished.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.
