Pamela Eileen (Graham) Russell

Pamela Eileen Russell, 66, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at Friday, November 21, 2014.

Pam was born May 6, 1948, in LaPorte, Indiana to James and Leona (Poston) Graham.

Pam retired from the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, in 2013 as an Alternative High School Teacher.  She had also taught high school English and social studies in Knox, Indiana.

Pam is survived by daughters, Tearsa (Rob) Schable of LaPorte, Indiana, Katherine Predd of South Bend, Indiana, Elizabeth (Matt) Kirk of LaPorte, Indiana; her mother, Leona (Herbert) Brown of LaPorte, Indiana; grandchildren, Jackson Schable, Elizabeth Schable, Joseph Kirk, Lauren Kirk; siblings, Theresa (Richard) Hahn of LaPorte, Indiana, Brian (Vivian) Graham of Churubusco, Indiana, Patricia (Jerry) Craven of Mt. Prospect, Illinois, Thomas (Christine) Graham of LaPorte, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. 

Friends may gather from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2014 at Essling Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Avenue, LaPorte, Indiana.  A Memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Essling Funeral Home, where friends may visit on hour prior in the funeral home. All times are CST.

Pam attended St. Peter School in LaPorte and LaPorte High School, and was a member of the American Federation of Teachers. She was an avid reader and a skilled knitter who enjoyed time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Day Foundation or IU LaPorte Hospital Foundation. 

To send condolences online, please visit, Essling Funeral Home.com.

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