Mary Pamela Critchlow
Mary Pamela (née Fisher) Critchlow passed away in the early morning hours of July 6, 2025, in Bedford, Indiana, at the age of 88. She was a mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Born on April 10, 1937, she was the daughter of Zelma (Turner) and Ralph Vernon Fisher. She grew up in Bedford but spent most of her later years living in Washington, Indiana. She retired from NWSC Crane after many years of dedicated service, during which she received numerous awards and recognition for her work. Pam was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and had a passion for genealogy. She was also a member of MENSA, Dive Christian Church, and a Sheltie dog lover and cat lover. Pam loved tending to her flower garden, doing cross-stitch, and was an avid reader. She was married to Norman E. Critchlow, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, James (Sandra) Worrell; grandchildren Nathan (Melinda) Worrell, Kristen (Jeff) Patton, Jeff Harris, Benjamin (Annaliessa) Worrell, Bronwyn Worrell, Braden (Jordan) Worrell, Brianna (Tyler) Summers, Bryce (Abby) Worrell, Brandilyn (Nhat) Pham, Brock Worrell, and Bethany Worrell; great-gra...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
children Nathaniel Worrell, Brittney Worrell, Covin Patton, Kendra Kingery, Toby and Eli Worrell, Hayden and Ellie-Jane Pfingston, and Iris Worrell; and great-great-grandchildren Elleanora Worrell and Elora Kingery. She is also survived by her sister Rowena "Widge" (Gary) Tripp, as well as several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Pam was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son Michael, siblings Helen Carol Palmer and Walter Ralph "Bud" Fisher, and three nephews. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no visitation or formal funeral service. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 9, at Sugarland Memorial Gardens, 4334 IN-57, Washington, Indiana at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the White River Humane Society at whiteriverhumanesociety@gmail.com.
