Pamela Yvonne Montjoy Jackson, 74, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 24, 1951, in Portland, IN, the daughter of the late Taylor C. Montjoy and Wilma M. (Abbott) Thornburg. On September 11, 2010, Pamela married Alan W. Jackson.
She graduated from Portland High School in 1969 and was a member of New Hope Church in Decatur. She worked at Fleetwood in Decatur, retiring in 2016, after 33 years of service.
Pamela enjoyed doing puzzles and spending time with her family & friends. She loved her dog, Milo.
She is survived by her husband, Alan Jackson of Decatur, IN; her son, Eric (Julie) Beer of Decatur, IN; her daughter, Misty Teeple of Fort Wayne, IN; a step daughter, Amy Mason of Fort Wayne, IN; a step son, Rick (Kristin) Jackson of Huntington, IN; a sister, Judy Fellers of Portland, IN; a sister-in-law, Malinda “Mo” Montjoy of Fort Wayne, IN; 6 grandchildren, Ashley Martin, Dezmend Cooper, Talitia Cooper, Alexis Beer, Colin Jackson, & Riley Mason; 2 great grandchildren, JaRyn & Uzziah Cooper.
Pamela was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry & Jeff Montjoy; her sister, Talmara Montjoy.
A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, with visitation prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pastor Kevin August will be officiating and a meal will follow at New Hope Church. Burial will take place at a later date, in Decatur Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to New Hope Church or Stillwater Hospice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.
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