Pamela O’Malley Noble passed away on March 5, 2025, at 77. She was born on April 22, 1947, in Natchez, Miss., to Albert F. O’Malley Jr., and Irene Wooten O’Malley. After the tragic loss of her father in an auto collision when she was just six years old, she was later adopted by Melvin Steve Pressley Jr., who provided the family with much love and support. In 1956, her family moved to Westlake, La., where she built a life rooted in education and service.

Pam graduated from Westlake High School and earned her degree from McNeese State University. She began her career as an elementary school teacher, dedicating herself to shaping young minds. A passion for education led her to McNeese State University, where Pam spent the latter part of her career guiding future generations of students. She retired from the McNeese State Registrar’s Office on May 4, 2007.

Pam’s warmth and unwavering kindness left an indelible mark on the lives of her family, friends, students, and colleagues. She will be remembered for her dedication to education, love for her family, and gentle strength. Pam was knowledgeable, intuitive, elegant, and vivacious.

She is survived by her loving husband, John W. Noble; her brother, Albert O’Malley III, his wife, Charlene, and nephew, Albert O’Malley IV; her sons, Jeffery Sigmund of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; Dr. John W. Noble Jr. and his spouse, Lucinda. She was a devoted grandmother to Madeline Noble and John Noble III.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert F. O’Malley Jr., Irene Wooten O’Malley Pressley, and Steve Pressley.

Her funeral service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles on Monday, March 10, at 1 p.m. Visitation Moday will begin at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1537 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605, or the McNeese Foundation, 600 E McNeese Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.