Pamela Russell Carmean, age 71, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia, and spent her career in mortgage banking. Pam will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family, her gentle nature, and the quiet strength she displayed throughout her life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Pam was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Carmean; parents, L.W. and Leona Russell; and sister, Linda R. Burch. She is survived by her son, Brandon Carmean; her sister Deborah R. Hogge and husband Gene; loving nieces and nephews Shella B. Cherry and husband Dwayne, Zachary Hogge; Ryan Hogge and wife Gracie; Dawn McCarty and husband Jason; and great-nephew and great-nieces Maddox and Mila Cherry, Eleanor and Quinn Hogge.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park with Dr. Mark White officiating. A church service will be held at 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Newport News, with a lunch reception following.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Duke Cancer Institute at https://www.gifts.duke.edu/dci?technique_code=CCCWBDNN or by mail: Duke Cancer Institute Development Office, 300 W Morgan Street, Suite 1000, Durham, NC 27701.
Arrangements are in the care of Peninsula Funeral Home.
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Pam u did an amazing job climbing all your hills and mountains and now it is your turn to rest
Pam was a great high school friend. I have many great memories of those days and the smile that was part of her! I am sorry to hear about her passing and I know she will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers for her family! Evelyn Coleman McCaskill
Rest in peace dear cousin!!! You have definitely fought a relentless battle & we know now that you are in heaven at peace!!! We were extremely fortunate & blessed to have you in our family & in our lives & that is the understatement!!!!
You will be remembered for your grace, endurance, patience and hope, and always that gentle nature and absolute beautiful smile!!!! We will miss you dearly & our hearts will remain heavy!!!
My dear cousin, Pam, you fought your battle with courage, positivity and grace. You were a true fighter!
I will always remember your beautiful smile and the sweet person that you were. Heaven has gained a very special Angel.
You will be forever missed and loved by our Family.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and peace in God’s promise to swallow up death forever and wipe the tears from all faces. – Isaiah 25:8 Condolences
Pam was a wonderful neighborhood friend that helped us so much when our boys were young and needed transportation to the baseball games. She was always pleasant and wanted to help…She will be greatly missed. God rest her gentle soul.
Pam- I met you late in your career though know we had so much in common. You were knowledgeable, kind, curious and just a wonderful person. I am better for knowing you!
Pam was a great, friendly and caring neighbor. I will miss her. My prayers go out for her family to be comforted.
I was so sorry to learn about Pam. Mike and my late husband Terry had been friends since elementary school. Pam was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. She was always looking out for others. I’m sorry but I’m not able to be there tomorrow, but I will be there in spirit. Hopefully all of you will be able to remember the good times and not the recent past. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers during this time. God Bless.