Pamela Kay Greenman, 80, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026. She was born July 17, 1946, the daughter of Melvin Leroy Sr. and Roberta Pauline Greenman. Pammy, as she was lovingly called, was preceded in death by both of her parents, her brothers Walter Ray Greenman of Monrovia, CA, and Melvin Leroy Greenman Jr. of Wichita, KS, and her sisters-in-law Donna May Greenman, Teresa Lynn Greenman , and Janice Lee Greenman. She is survived by her brothers, Thomas Lee Greenman of Prescott Valley, AZ, and Paul Edward Greenman (Bobbi) of Wichita, KS.

Even with disabilities and significant medical challenges that began shortly after her birth, Pamela was a special person whose life touched many. Her eighty years were lived much like a young child, yet her strength, determination, and joy were evident to all who knew her, and she carried with her a spirit that inspired others.

Pam was a Special Olympics Hall of Famer, proudly representing the State of Kansas in the National Games in Los Angeles, California in 1974. She competed in the softball throw, shot put, 50-yard dash, and bowling, and earned medals in all her events. Her hobbies included puzzles and latch hook rugs, which she created and shared as a ministry to many churches and religious organizations around the world including Japan and the Philippines. Her mission trips took her to the Philippines, as well as many locations throughout the United States. She also enjoyed bingo, crafts, and slot machines (“DING DING”), often with $0.01 bets—one of her beloved ways to have fun. Another hobby she embraced was collecting aluminum can pop-tops for the Ronald McDonald's house. She loved hamburgers with ketchup only, French fries, and Diet Dr Pepper. She had a unique language all her own and those closest to her gladly interpreted for her when needed.

Pamela’s life was full of favorites that reflected her personality: Lassie, Family Feud, Gunsmoke, and anything with action. She was known as the best right-seat co-pilot a driver could have. You never wanted to mess with her purse—especially if it had money in it. Her two main concerns in life were going back to school and riding horses, which she had been bucked off once.

A life so filled with happiness will be deeply missed. Pamela will be remembered with love for the simple and unique way she lived with joy and laughter