Mother to Tiffany (Kevin Thrweatt) Coles-Thrweatt. Robert "Bobby" (Mahogany) Coles IV, and the late Tonya "Tonnie" Coles. Dedicated grandmother "Marm" to Levi, Megan and Zach.
Pamela's passions in life were fashion, shopping and, above all, her faith and family.
Born the 10th child to Herbert and Dorothy, Pamela was a graduate of West High School in Columbus and worked most of her career at Huntington National Bank in a number of roles, including teller, teller trainer and ultimately retiring from the trust division of the company.
Before joining Huntington, Pamela focused on raising her three children. She instilled in them a strong work ethic, priding herself on ensuring they were well mannered, well dressed and respectful to others. She loved the fact that she could raise them while, in her words, "keeping a spotless house."
She insisted that her children pursue education, with her ex-husband Robert Coles III leading the charge. They all achieved undergraduate and advanced degrees, with Tiffany earning a Master's in Nursing, Bobby a Master of Science, and Tonnie a Juris Doctor degree.
Pamela was a joy-filled grandmother known affectionately to Levi, Megan and Zach as Marm. As children, they spent more weekends at Marm's house than they would at their own.
She loved shopping - only for designer brands, of course - and was stylish, sophisticated and beautiful, especially in her trademark red lipstick. She would commonly walk to City Center Mall during her lunch breaks to shop.
Pamela's faith helped guide her throughout her life. She prayed daily, read scripture and would listen to the Winans and other gospel artists for hours. If you had the pleasure of being in the same room as her while she was singing gospel songs, you certainly would be strongly persuaded to sing along. She loved the Lord and is certainly at home by His side.
Pamela also insisted that her grandchildren learn the love of Jesus through prayer and music. When she learned of a kids' talent show at the annual Good Family Picnic, Pamela directed her grandchildren every day for two weeks in a performance of "I Believe I Can Fly" and "Thank You." They did not disappoint, and Pamela smiled ear to ear seeing her babies have a great time worshipping and listening to the crowd remark on how in sync they were.
Even as Pamela became less mobile, she did not let her faith or good nature waiver. In 2019, she invited her late sister Shelly to live with her. The two shared a wall between their bedrooms and would yell to each other about the news, movies they were watching or who they were talking to on the phone.
Pamela will be greatly missed by her family, friends and everyone who had the pleasure and honor to know her. A huge thank you goes out to her caretaker Belinda Olin for helping Pamela enjoy her last years as fully as possible.
Private services will be held for the family. Memorial contributions may be made Nationwide Children's Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST.
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