Pamela “Pam” Byington, 64, of Silex, passed away Dec. 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 25, 1960 in Peoria, Ill. to Kenneth McDonald Sr. and Shirley (Ennis) Dugan. Pam attended the local schools along with her siblings. She and her husband, Glenn were united in marriage Sept. 5, 2003 in Troy. Pam was employed with Normandy Machine Company going on 30 years. Pam was well respected for her sense of humor and being a straight shooter. She was also known for her selflessness, kindness and giving spirit. Pam loved spending time with family and friends and she was often known as the glue that kept everyone together. Pam had many hobbies and talents. Some of her favorites included restoring furniture, baking, gardening/plants, painting and crafting. There was not a craft she could not master within a few minutes. Pam will be deeply missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her loving husband, Glenn Byington of Silex, children, Jonathan “J.J.” Faatz of Troy, Nathan (Wendy) Faatz of Troy and Kayla (Noah) Burkholder of Hawk Point; grandchildren, Blake, Madison, Xander and Hunter; mother and step-father, Shirley and David Dugan; step-mother, Carol McDonald, siblings, Kenny McDonald, Mike McDonald, Rose Farr, Sandy Moesch, Sharon Warren, Brenda McDonnell and Patrick McDonald, half-siblings, Michelle Cockrell, Christine Dugan and Kelly Ostrowski; step-siblings, Cherie Helmcamp and Chaun Mikulza; brother and sister in-laws, Butch Bogert, Mike Byington, Debbie Lindemann and Bob Byington.

Pam was preceded in death by her father and two sisters, Debbie Mudd and Veronica McDonald.

Visitation was Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 at the Mc-Coy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy.

The funeral service was also Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 at the funeral home in Troy. Rev. Jesse Quiroz officiated.

Interment followed in the Bray Cemetery, Troy.