4/23/1954-4/29/2026
Another of earth’s angels has gone to be with our Lord and Savior. A loving wife, a dedicated mother, a devoted grandmother, and a dear friend to so many, Pamela Youmans Johnson died peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the Hospice Care Center.
Pam was born on April 23, 1954, in South Georgia to Luke and Etta Mae Youmans. The family moved to the Atlanta area when she was very young. After high school, UGA called her to Athens, GA, where she met her future husband, James Paul Johnson, III (Paul). Upon receiving their degrees, the couple moved to Lookout Mountain, GA, Paul’s hometown.
After teaching elementary school for a few years, Pam became a mother and full-time parent. But her days were not only filled with family care and activities, but also with arts and crafts, church committees, garden clubs, and community and social events. She loved to be involved with people.
Pam was also an avid SCUBA diver, which led her and Paul on exotic trips to enjoy aquatic life and lovely scenery. Wherever she was, whatever she was doing, Pam always shared a beautiful smile and a cheerful word, which made her a joy to be around.
Breast cancer slowed Pam’s activities a bit for a while, but nothing interfered with her care for her family, especially her role as a loving grandmother to two little angels. When the beast struck her again after too short a time had passed, Pam met it with great courage and a strong determination to continue to live her life to the fullest. A new grandson brought her great joy this past May. She has been a wonderful example of heroic living and a tremendous source of inspiration to all those around her.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents and her oldest child, James Paul Johnson, IV (“Paul Fourth”).
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, Paul; her daughter, Ardis Johnson; her son, Stuart Johnson (Elizabeth); her 3 grandsons: David, Thomas, and James Paul, V; and her brother, Dick Youmans.
The family would like to thank the Hospice Care Center for their care for Pam during her final days.
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Pam at 2:00PM on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at their home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Pam to Chattanooga Room in the Inn, 230 N Highland Park Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 or to the Humane Educational Society, 4155 Randolph Circle, Chattanooga, TN 37406.
Arrangements entrusted to Cremation Center of Chattanooga. 1345 Hickory Valley Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421. 423-430-6802