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Pamela Best

November 20, 1955 — April 3, 2025

Pamela Best, age 69, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.

Pam was born November 20, 1955, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Reginald and Lois (Craig) Gillum.  She worked at Walmart in Portland for 17 years.

Survivors include:

Her children:  Phillip Gillum (Julie Hart) – Portland, IN

David Best (Katie Branscum) – Portland, IN

Ted Best (wife Lisa) – Portland, IN

2 sisters:  Cheryl Loper – Portland, IN

Jackie Michaels (husband Jack) – Anderson, IN

Great-Nephew:  Markola Gillum

Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will follow on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12 p.m. at the funeral home.  Pastor Steve Arnold will officiate and burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, west of Bryant.

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Saturday, April 12, 2025

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Williamson, Spencer and Penrod Funeral Homes - Portland Chapel

208 North Commerce Street, Portland, IN 47371

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Funeral Service

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Williamson, Spencer and Penrod Funeral Homes - Portland Chapel

208 North Commerce Street, Portland, IN 47371

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