Pamella J. Tarbutton was born on March 24th 1947 and died peacefully with her family beside her on Christmas Day 2020. She was adopted at birth by John W. Franson and Virginia Zerbal Franson and raised as an only child.

Later in life she located her birth parents Gerald and Jewell Adele Wray whom all preceded her in death. She was overjoyed to have found that she had siblings Rebecca Curry, Sue Pierson and Richard Wray whom has unfortunately preceded her in death. Kathy Beltran of Branson, Missouri survives. She married Ronald  E. Tarbutton in 1994. He preceded her in death.

She leaves behind her children Erik and wife Shay Bell of Cambria California, Erin Helton Chaney and her husband Roger Chaney of Springfield, Missouri; Edin and her husband Darrell Tittle of Hartville, Missouri. Adopted daughter McKenzie Tarbutton of Kansas City, Missouri and Step children Cathy Kendig of Everett, Washington and Laura Outsen of Maryville, Washington as well as Joseph Tarbutton of Springfield, Missouri. Step daughter Tina Caudill who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by son in law David W. Helton and grandson Adam David Helton. She is survived by 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, one due in February 2021, and 3 fur babies: Button, Rags and Patches. She had cousins, nieces, nephews and many, many friends that filled her heart with Joy everyday!

She will be missed by all.