Pamela Jeanne Wilson

Pamela Jeanne Wilson Pamela Jeanne Wilson, age 83, of Minneapolis, passed away on Monday, May 18th, following a brief illness. Pamela was born March 17th, 1943, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Robert and Jeanne Wilson. Pamela led an exciting life with many rich experiences. She valued inquiry- -fed by a voracious appetite for reading literature and, later in life, writing. She was unafraid to ask difficult questions and engage in thoughtful dialog with those who had differing viewpoints. Pamela earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Education from Ripon College and pursued graduate studies in Journalism at the University of Minnesota. She began her career as an educator in Wisconsin and Minnesota before expanding her professional path into a variety of meaningful roles., including but not limited to serving as a facilitator for Smoking Cessation Clinics with the American Lung Association, an Advisory Council Member for the Minnesota Department of Economic Security, and a Workshop Facilitator where she created and taught writing classes. As a talented writer, Pamela worked as a promotional writer for businesses and individuals and, as a freelance writer, contributed political and social commentary through newspaper columns, magazine articles, and essays. True to her entrepreneurial spirit, Pamela created a successful resume writing business, focusing on supporting women's professional advancement and breaking barriers in the workplace. Throughout her career, she remained a passionate advocate for women's rights and for supporting those whose voices were often overlooked. Pamela's professional affiliations and acknowledgements included Kappa Tau Alpha, the national society honoring scholarship in journalism; Phi Alpha Theta- the national society honoring scholarship in history; and recognition for her work from the Minneapolis Writers Workshop, where she received the Creative Nonfiction Award, in both 1998 and 1999. Pamela is survived by her two sons, Robert (Michelle) Ott of St. Paul, MN, and Joseph (Jennifer) Ott of Chaska, MN; four grandchildren, Lauren Greene (husband Kyle), Elizabeth Ott, and Teagan Ott of St. Paul, MN, and Avery Ott of Chaska, MN; and one Great Granddaughter, Olivia Greene. Private Visitation and private service will be held on May 27th, 2026, at Washburn-McReavy Nokomis Park Funeral Chapel.

Pamela Jeanne Wilson

March 17, 1943 - May 18, 2026

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