Pamela Sue Ward-Nelson, 50, passed away on Sunday (February 18, 2018) in her home surrounded by family. Pam was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 and showed the true spirit of a warrior as she battled the disease until the end. 

A celebration of life service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1617 E. Emerson St, Bloomington, Illinois 61701, on Saturday, February 24th, at 2 pm.  Friends and family are encouraged to attend a fellowship gathering at the church beginning at noon prior to the service.  Cremation rites were accorded, and burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers and should family and friends desire, contributions may be made to the family or to www.youcaring.com (search Pam Nelson).

Pam was born on August 14, 1967 in Bloomington.  She was the daughter of Terry L. Ward Sr. and V. Jane Hines Ward.  She was a graduate of Normal Community High School, Class of 1985. 

Pam is survived by her two sons, Courtney Rockwell, Gibson City and Tyler Nelson, Nicollet, Minn.; and a daughter, Ashlee Nelson, Bloomington; mother, V. Jane Ward, Bloomington; grandmother, Betty Hines, Bloomington; brother, Terry L. (Tina) Ward, Jr., Oswego; nephew, Trent Ward, Oswego; three grandchildren; and two former spouses, Roy Rockwell, Beardstown and Timothy Nelson, Nicollet, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, maternal grandfather, and her father. 

Pam was a social and active woman who loved sports and children.  She was a passionate Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bulls, and St. Louis Cardinals fan.  She volunteered with many organizations during her life, including the Special Olympics and the Boys & Girls Clubs.  She loved fishing, outdoors, country music, and her pets.  Recently, she enjoyed hosting rock-painting nights at a local church and placing the rocks around Bloomington.

Pam was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend.  Her family and friends will remember her as a caring and compassionate person.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.