Pamela Ann Monroe

Pamela Ann Monroe, 72, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born October 11, 1951, in Evansville, the daughter of King Edward Wall and Sally Ann Hayden.

Pam is survived by her twin daughters, April Sims and wife, Amanda of Indianapolis, and Amber Hupp of Columbus; sons, James Monroe II and Travis Monroe, both of Shelbyville; brothers, King Edward “Eddie” Wall II and wife, Gayla, of Tennyson, and Randy Wall of Evansville; sisters, Deborah “Debbie” Johnson and Melissa “Missy” Wall, both of Evansville, and Jill Hayden Hawkins of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Dustin Jacob Hupp, Mason James Monroe, Maverick James Monroe, Wyatt James Monroe, Brooklynn Kay Monroe, Katelynn Karol Monroe and Karter James Sims; best friend, Pat Schaf and husband, Nick, of Shelbyville; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, including Debbie Achilles and husband, Jeff, of Evansville; and “favorite caregiver” January Hudson of Columbus.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Adam Blair Hupp.

In 1969, Pam graduated from Marian Heights Academy in Ferdinand.

She was formerly Superior Court reporter for 24 years, and a jail control officer for five years for Shelby County, retiring in 2010.

Pam attended Cornerstone Community Church in St. Paul and enjoyed listening to Joel Osteen.

She was an advocate for all animals and birds, and took care of many throughout the years. Pam leaves behind her cat, Cowboy and was preceded by her birds, Mary and Kringle and countless other animals. 

Pam loved music, dancing, cooking, glamping, fishing, horseback riding and camping.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and left her mark by referring to everyone as “Brother” or “Sister”.

A Celebration of Pam’s life will be from 2 to 5 pm, Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 2472 E. Vandalia Road in Flat Rock, with a rain date of September 22, 2024.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelbyville-Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Pam’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.