Pamela Lynn Vaden passed away Friday August 27, 2021 while visiting with her mother in Pasadena, MD. Born on November 21, 1968 and raised in Pasadena, Pam as everyone knew her, resided in Virginia Beach, VA with her husband Ken. A graduate of Northeast High School she went on later in life to get her Associates Degree from ECPI in Virginia Beach. Full of energy and life she was very involved with family and as member of the Elks Lodge in Virginia Beach where she was a past Elk of the Year. She loved gatherings with family and friends, Army-Navy games and ocean cruises. She loved listening to music and going to concerts, and the occasional casino and games of chance. A devoted wife and true friend, her infectious smile and carefree attitude will be missed.

Survived by her husband Ken Vaden of Virginia Beach, Va., mother Mary Helmick of Pasadena, daughter Stephanie Youngbar (Ricky), son Michael Adkins, daughter Katelynn Wilson and grandchildren Ryley, Kayley, Brandon and Jayce. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert "Bob" Helmick of Pasadena.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial gathering on Thursday September 2, 2021 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care, P.A. 495 Ritchie Hwy. Severna Park, MD 21146.