Pamela Starr, 37 of Centertown passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Capital Region Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born September 7, 1987 in Kansas City, MO to Sharon (Denny) Dolson of Jefferson City and the late Michael Dolson.  Pamela was a graduate of Jefferson City High School.  She went on to achieve her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Columbia College.  While working at Columbia College, she met her future husband, Doug Starr.  They were married at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Holts Summit on April 6, 2013.  Pamela wanted nothing more than to be a loving mom.  They were blessed with two children, Samuel and Gemma. 

She had been employed with the Jefferson City Public School Central Office before her employment as a Data Analyst for the State of Missouri. Pamela was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and was involved with the St. Peter Home and School Association.  In her free time, you might find her scrapbooking, taking pictures for family albums, watching the Chiefs or enjoying family outings at her favorite state park, Ha Ha Tonka.  To say Pamela was an avid reader is an understatement.  Last year she read forty-two books.  Whether it was decorating for the seasons, outings with the family or celebrating special religious holidays, Pamela loved making memories for her family.  She will be remembered for always being the one to put others first.  

Survivors include Doug, Samuel and Gemma of Centertown; mother, Sharon Dolson of Jefferson City; three brothers, Mark (Rhiannon) Dolson of Belton, Rick (Amanda) Dolson of Ballwin and John Dolson of Jefferson City; an uncle, Patrick (Teresa) Dolson of Las Vegas; two aunts, Linda Denny of St. Louis and Alice Saubers of Mission, KS and Pam’s Goldendoodle, Woodford.  She was preceded in death by her beloved Dad, Michael and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Visitation will be Friday, April 4, 2025 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Holts Summit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 3:30 p.m.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Reverend Chris Cordes will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch at home by visiting the bottom of Pamela’s obituary page at trimblefunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may directed to the family for the children’s education fund.

Trimble Funeral Homes-Jefferson City is assisting our family with arrangements.