Pamela Marie Benecke, 59, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Pam was born on August 5, 1966, in Alton, Illinois. She pursued her passion of caring for others by earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northeast Louisiana University. Pam was deeply proud of her career as a registered nurse, a profession she carried with both skill and compassion. She worked at hospitals in Shreveport and across the United States, most recently serving with the Veterans Administration, where she continued her commitment to caring for those who served our country. She was, by all accounts, an exceptional nurse who touched countless lives.
Pam was preceded in death by her father, Edward Benecke, and mother, Judith Hoehn Benecke.
She is survived by her loving children, Windy Martin (Joseph) and Seth Steele (Mary); and her cherished sisters, Kris Darwin, Sara Brice (Doug), and Beverly Benecke (Lori).
Pam found great joy in her family and treasured time spent with her nieces and nephews: Emily Watkins (Jacob) and their children Hallie, Ella, and Emmie; Caroline Alford (Cameron) and their son Warren; Sam Misuraca (Megan), Katie Misuraca and Anna Misuraca.
Pam had a creative spirit, loved crafting, traveling, and caring for pets. She particularly enjoyed her annual trip to the beach where she enjoyed her solitary time and time spent with close friends. She was an avid sports fan who looked forward to March Madness and cheering on college and professional football, particularly LSU and the New Orleans Saints. She celebrated all seasons but was notably fond of all things Mardi Gras. She volunteered her time at Ninna’s Road to Recue out of her love for her furry friends and pet sat for friends quite often.
Pam will be remembered for her kindness and dedication to others, and her legacy will live on in the many lives she touched both personally and professionally. Above all, she will be remembered for the deep love she had for her family. She was especially looking forward to becoming a grandmother this summer, a role she anticipated with great excitement and love. We will miss her thoughtful, hand-picked and beautifully wrapped gifts each Christmas as well as her delicious fudge and addictive Chex-mix at every holiday for years to come.
A memorial service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd at 2 p.m. at Osborn Funeral Home, 3631 Southern Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Pam’s memory to Ninna’s Road to Rescue. Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 1357, Benton, La. 71006-1357 or online at https://www.roadtorescuela.org/donate.