Pamela Hendrix

Life Reflections Pamela Hendrix was born on February 29, 1964, to the union of James Hendrix and Mary Hendrix, in St. Louis, Missouri. As a young person, Pam made a profession of Christian faith and began a personal walk with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a member of Monumental Missionary Baptist Church, under the late Pastor Johnson White. Pam’s life was forever changed when she gave birth to her two sons, James Antonio Demar Smith and Donald Antonio Smith. They gave her strength through rough times and laughter and joy all the time. Her family was her world. She took an active role in her grandchildren’s lives as well. She would spend time with them by playing games, sharing her life experiences and cooking their favorite meals. For most of her life, Pam was a woman with many hobbies, talents and abilities. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking finger-licking meals, and sharing laughter with everyone she met. Pam had a love for music and celebrated by listening to all genres of it. Line dancing and stepping became an enjoyable routine in her life. From her adolescent years to her adulthood, she enjoyed traveling with her family and friends. Whatever she did, she was all in! Pam was big-hearted and vibrant with a great sense of humor. She accepted everyone with an open heart, open arms and a perpetual smile. Her smile was infectious and would light up a room. It would spread from one person to another. Her kindness and passionate personality impacted many lives around her. Pamdidn’t mind expressing her thoughts or opinions about a situation. She also knew how to turn a negative situation into something positive. She was an exemplary mother, grandmother and daughter. Pam embodied the best of qualities: unconditional love, strength of spirit, and an unending generosity that could be seen in the care of her family, friends and countless others Throughout life, Pam exhibited a thirst for knowledge and modeled the wonder of knowing. She loved reading and researching information. As an avid reader, Pam made sure to stay abreast on just about any subject to share it with others. She attended Ascension Catholic School for her formative years of education and later graduated from Normandy High School in 1982, where her passion for literature and urban fiction book became her favorite pastime. While in high school, she demonstrated the Viking school spirit as she participated in volleyball, softball and track and field. Her love and passion for sports wasn’t limited to high school. Later, Pam developed a love for football and became part of a fantasy football league. She knew her stats and could hang with the best. She continued her education and graduated from Vatterott College and Florissant Valley Community College. Pam had several professions throughout her life. She was an efficient employee of Xerox for over 10 years, where she made many lasting friendships and prepared Taxes on the side. Pam is preceded in death by her father, James Hendrix, sister,Jacqueline “Jackie” Hendrix, and daughter, Wilshawna Coleman (Sha’Mequa). On July 18, 2024, at 5:21pm, Pam transitioned from time to eternity. She has left a legacy of kindness, strength, generosity and an abundance of love. Pam is survived by her devoted mother, Mary Hendrix; loving sons, James “Tony” Smith and Donald Smith; beautiful granddaughters, Naujia, Kyra, Zion, Journii, Chyla, Jhordon, and Denver; her handsome grandsons, Donovan, Darion, Rashad, Marquis (Mister) and Legend; her aunts, Sallie and Lue Ella; uncle, Sylvester Jr.; a god-sister, Gina Outlaw; countless relatives, friends and acquaintances to carry on her memory.

Pamela Hendrix

February 29, 1964 - July 18, 2024