Pamela Sue Lockwood 02/15/1957 - 10/21/2026

Barbourville, Ky. - Pamela Sue Lockwood, 69, of Barbourville, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky following a prolonged illness. Pam was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on February 15, 1957. Pam grew up in Michigan and graduated from John Glen High School in 1975. She later relocated to Knox County, Kentucky were she remained. Pamela was preceded in death by her father, John Harvey Sowders; her mother, Betty (Thomas) Dillow; and her stepfather, Bob Dillow.

Pam found great joy in spending time with friends, making cotton candy at the annual Daniel Boone Festival and traveling. Being on a beach, near an ocean, was among her favorite places to spend time and held a special place in her heart.

Pam leaves behind her daughter Samantha Martinez, of Puyallup, Washington; her sister Glenda Fluerette, of Addison, Michigan; her stepsisters Teri (Les) Watson, of Sebring, Florida, and Sue Dillow, of Las Vegas, Nevada; her grandsons Liam Carpenter, Ryan Carpenter, and Oliver Beall of Puyallup, Washington; her best friend Mickey Warren; and many other cherished family members and friends.

No public remembrances are planned.

The Hopper family, Victoria and Sally Hopper, and the staff of Hopper Funeral Home, Mrs. Lorena Blankenship, Mr. Reid Brewer, Mr. Robin Reese, Mrs. Brenda Johnson, Ms. Quinlyn Chrisco, Mr. Steven Walker, and Mr. Darren West, express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pamela Sue Lockwood.

Hopper Funeral Home, Inc., established over 100 years ago, is in charge of servicing all arrangements for Pamela Sue Lockwood.