Pama Curtiss Obituary

Age - 69

September 11, 2023

Charleston, IL

Pama Curtiss CHARLESTON - Pama Darlene Curtiss, 69, of Mattoon, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. (NOON) Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home. Pam was born December 8, 1953 in Mattoon, daughter of Jerry and Reda (Walters) Madigan. She is survived by three children, Lorie (Donnie) Higgens of Johnstown, Jerry (Misty) Wilson of Janesville, and Reda Wilson of Bloomington, IL; one sister, Brenda Easton of Mattoon, fourteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and a special friend, Mary Bahrns of Neoga. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister, and three grandchildren. Pam was devoted to her family.

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