Pamela P. “Pam” Haynes, 79, of Linton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 1:40 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Envive of Sullivan. Born in Sullivan on December 3, 1946, she was the daughter of Robert D. and Laura Elizabeth (Dugan) Smedley.

Known affectionately during her coal mining years as “Sassy Coal Kitty,” Pam carried a nickname as memorable as the woman herself. She took great pride in being a UMWA coal miner and in the hard work that defined her career. She worked underground at Wabash in Keensburg, Illinois, and at the Dugger Amax (Minehaha) surface mine before retiring from Dugger Kindill Coal Mine. Being a coal miner was more than a job to Pam - it was a part of her life she spoke of with pride.

Away from work, Pam enjoyed visiting Moose Lodges and American Legions, where she enjoyed dancing and also held memberships. She appreciated the company of others and always enjoyed an opportunity to go shopping.

Pam leaves behind her four children, Michael Gadberry, Darla Chestnut, David Gadberry, and Bart Haynes; and seven grandchildren, Ryan Gadberry, Tyler Gadberry, DeAnna Potts, D’Lee Thompson, Jaxson Haynes, Tripp Haynes, Mavis, Sierra Gadberry and Savannah Gadberry. Her family will carry forward their own special memories of Pam - as a mother, a grandmother, and a woman whose personality was unmistakably her own.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Moriah Cemetery near Dugger, where her family will gather to honor her life and say their goodbyes.

Arrangements are entrusted to Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton, of Walton Funeral Service.

Online condolences may be shared at www.welchcornett.com.