A note from Priscilla Whitley – many of us feel a deep sadness in her passing but Joy in knowing her - Hal Peters

____________________ from Priscilla __________________________

Pamela Susan Altman Brown passed away peaceful on August 27, 2021. Some knew her as Pamela, Pam, Pammie, and many as Pammie Sue.

Pamela, who grew up in Hillsdale, lived an extraordinary and full life.

After college, in 1970, Pamela moved to New York City, working at True Magazine, as the Assistant Fashion Editor. For those who remember her from high school, fashion wouldn’t have been the first career for her to come to mind. But she succeeded beyond even her expectations.

Leaving True, she joined Conde Nast’s publication of Gentlemen’s Quarterly (GQ) working her way up to Fashion Editor. Her life became immersed in the New York fashion world. Each year she attended Fashion Week in Paris and Milan, while countless photo shoots took her throughout Europe and beyond. She became quite fluent in Italian and loved Italy for its art, its culture and, of course, its sumptuous food. Without any formal training Pamela became an accomplished cook.

Vogue Magazine, also a Conde Nast publication, took Pamela’s career to another level when she became one of their Fashions Editors. After years of working in men’s fashion, Vogue recognized her talents went far beyond only one genre. Pamela brought to Vogue her many connections to designers, photographers, and top stylists, along with her talent for creating content, photo shoots, and scoping out new fashion trends. Coupled with her quick wit, both in writing and in relationships, she stayed with Vogue for many years.

Pamela was funny. Her mind grasped the funny. Clever, smart, and sharp, her humor drew others to her. So many branded her the funniest person they ever knew. Though, sometimes a little wickedness was thrown in, oh you better be on your toes!

New York City was Pamela’s home after high school. She loved the Jersey shore and had a beach house in Manasquan. She felt at home on Martha’s Vineyard, going every summer when she was able. She spent as much time as she could in Italy, especially in the Sardinia area.

Pamela married Daniel Brown in a quiet beach wedding in Montauk, NY. Her passing occurred on their 32^nd wedding anniversary.

Cancer entered her life while she was still too young. Eventually her health, as well as her husband’s, took priority over her career and she and Danny settled down in Florida in order to slow down their lives.

But cancer didn’t stop her. Pamela was feisty and never gave cancer top billing. Cancer had taken her mother just before the start of our freshman year at PVHS, and she fought each bout in a refusal to dignify its existence. She volunteered vigorously for The American Cancer Association and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Again, her humor was her ally.

Pamela was a good and loyal friend to so many. She loved her group of PVHS friends, who after the loss of her mother, became her family. She never forgot them or what they meant to her.

Many of our classmates didn’t know her after we graduated, but they would have so enjoyed her triumphs and her bright spirit. Pamela was unique, a dear friend who many will miss. We shared so much together as I believe losing an old friend is like losing a witness to our lives.

Donations may be made in her name to:

National Breast Cancer Foundation                                                           PO Box 676910
Dallas, TX 75267-6910

Sympathy can be mailed to:

Daniel Brown                                                                                      1437 Hollyberry Place                                                                           The Villages, FL 32162