Obituary of Pamela Marvin

MARVIN, Pamela Passed away suddenly on April 3, 2018, leaving family and friends saddened, but grateful for her love and friendship over a lifetime. Ms. Marvin, born in Kingston, NY on February 22, 1930 is survived by children, Rod McLeod, Wendy McLeod King, Maura Moncure Moore and Kerry Griffin; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pamela worked as a radio interview host, sold advertising, produced a radio show "Kerry's Magic Castle" before marrying childhood sweetheart actor, Lee Marvin. The product of a one-room schoolhouse in her hometown of Woodstock, NY, later Kingston High School, and a summer session studying painting at the Art Students League, Ms. Marvin traveled the globe on movie sets, making friends among Hollywood's elite and local folks alike. She held an IGFA Women's World Record for landing a 607 & ½ lb. Pacific Blue marlin off the Kona Coast of Hawaii, authored the definitive biography of her husband called "Lee," and was active in local Democratic Party politics. She traveled to many Marine Corps IV Division reunions, finding love and acceptance from WWII veterans and their spouses, honoring their lives and service until the end. A private memorial will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, please contact family members for details. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.