Pamela Rhea Venezio, age 68, of Flora, and formerly of Iuka, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the home of her goddaughter.

      She was born August 12, 1954, in Salem, the daughter of Marvin Charles and Lillian Dolores (Beasley) Meador.  She was united in marriage to Paul A. Venezio on March 27, 1994, in Montrose, Colorado and together they have shared 29 wedding anniversaries.

      Pamela was a graduate of Salem Community High School and Centralia School of Cosmetology.  She enjoyed ceramics, stained glass, painting murals, and home decorating, design, and event planning.  Pamela loved to travel and often said, “We’re not lost, we’re on an adventure.” She was most proud of her book series “Ripley’s Travels.”  Special acknowledgement to Wyatt Stanford and Craig Sanders for audio and illustrations.

      She is survived by her husband: Paul Venezio of Flora; children: Tory (Lorie) Neilson of Garnett, Kansas, Todd (Amber) Neilson of Troy, and Travis (Samantha) Neilson of Laveen, Arizona; 4 grandchildren: Trenton Neilson of Troy, Logan Neilson of Troy, Kenleigh Neilson of Laveen, Arizona, and Kelton Neilson of Laveen, Arizona; a great-grandchild: Nikki Burkdoll; siblings: Kenneth (Roseanne) Clark of Neosho, Missouri, William Clark of Salem, Wyatt (Lisa) Stanford of Iuka, and Marvin (Connie) Meador of Salem; stepfather: Delmer Stanford of Iuka; and an aunt: Betty Evans of Centralia.

      She was preceded in death by her father: Marvin Charles Meador and mother: Lillian Dolores Stanford.

      A private remembrance service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com