Pamela J. (Jordan) Anderson

Pamela Jordan Anderson, 71, of Laurel, Maryland died on October 26 in Columbia, Maryland. She passed peacefully with family by her side. Pamela was born on November 17, 1950 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Michael Anderson; parents, William Jordan and Retha Jordan; and her brother, Bruce Jordan.  Pamela was a class of 1969 graduate of Atholton High School in Columbia, Maryland and participated in cheerleading, Future Business Leaders of America, journalism, and Pep Club.  Pamela’s career as a legal secretary included working for the District of Columbia court system followed by several law firms.  She was a former President of the Maryland Jaycees, Howard County Chapter.  Pamela had a passion for antiquing, crafting, decorating, gardening, and traveling. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and grandchildren as well as cuddling her beloved dog, Macy. Pamela had a very generous and giving heart. She is survived by her daughters Kimberly Leaman, Diana Conway (Chris), and Jamison Anderson (Everardo Estrada); four grandchildren, Chase, Campbell, Jordan, and James Michael; siblings Doug Jordan, Peggy Lamborne (Richard), Danny Jordan, and Jennifer Yost (Kevin); cousins, and many nieces and nephews

. A memorial service will be held 5pm Friday, November 11 at Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, Maryland 20707.  The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 PM. Donations may be made in Pamela’s name to the American Diabetes Association and Gilchrist Hospice.