Pamela Martin

Pamela D. Martin
September 24, 1953 - January 9, 2026
Wheelersburg Resident
F. C. Daehler Mortuary Co.

Pamela D. Martin, age 72, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Born in Portsmouth to Thurman and Velma (née Large-Seagraves) Martin, Pamela lived a life dedicated to her family and community. She worked as a cook at Bob Evans and Frisch's for most of her career, where she found great joy and pride in her work. Pamela was a member of the Portsmouth Eagles and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed simple pleasures, including time with friends and family, NASCAR, and playing cards.

Pamela was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ronnie Martin, and step-mother, Liz Martin.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Johnna (Brian) Jones of Wheelersburg, her grandchildren: Shyann (Dylan) Mullins of Portsmouth, Elizabeth VanBibber of West Portsmouth, Nathan (Emma) Jones of Wheelersburg, and Nic (Mikaela) Jones of Franklin Furnace; as well as her eight beloved great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Karen Horsely of New Boston. 

Services for Pamela will be held on Tuesday the 13th of January, from 12:00 - 2:00 PM, at F. C. Daehler Mortuary. Darrell Buck Musick will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to SOMC Hospice in Pamela's memory.

Please visit www.fcdaehlermortuary.com to leave a special memory of Pamela or condolences for her family.