Pam Sommer Simpkins passed away on October 23, 2021 at Pleasant Valley Hospital after a long illness.

She was born April 22, 1955, the daughter of G. C. "Pete" and Jo Ann Plants Sommer. She graduated from Point Pleasant High School class of 1973, attended West Virginia University, then received an Associate Degree from Mountain State College in Parkersburg.

She worked at Ohio Valley Bank, Goodyear Plant, and drove a school bus for the Mason County School System. She retired from United States Postal Service as a mail carrier in Eleanor, WV.

Pam was an avid West Virginia football and basketball fan, always looking forward to the next game. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Point Pleasant.  She enjoyed getting together with family at reunions and parties of any kind.

She was preceded in death by her father G. C. "Pete" Sommer and her ex-husband Carl A. "Sonny" Simpkins.

She is survived by Mother JoAnn Plants Sommer, her daughter Kayla Sommer Simpkins, stepsons Todd and Clifford Simpkins, sisters Georgianna Tillis and Julie (Keith) Bibbee, and her brother G. C. "Pete" (Laura) Sommer, II.  She is also survived by grandchildren Mariah Glover, A.J. and Wyatt Meadows, several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncle, and extended family.

Pam's humor and candor will be missed by her family and many friends in Mason and Putnam Counties.

Arrangements are being handled by Deal Funeral Home.  A private graveside service will be conducted at the family's convenience.