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Pamela Diann Shipman

November 7, 1966 ~ July 15, 2020 (age 53) 53 Years Old

Pamela Shipman Obituary

Pamela Diann Shipman was born November 7, 1966 in Hanford, California to Louis and Virginia Shipman. She passed away on July 15, 2020 after a long illness.

She is survived by her life partner, David Franco, Sr. of Hanford, CA, and her two sons; David Franco, Jr. of Armona, and Nathan Franco of Lemoore. She leaves behind the three “Loves of her Life,” her grandchildren; Anthony Franco, Leah Franco and Iziah Franco all of Armona. Also surviving are her mother, Virginia Shipman of Armona, a sister Paulette Aguilar and her brother-in-law Louie Aguilar of Armona. Family survivors include her niece, Megan Zamarripa and her husband, Michael Zamarripa of Lemoore, a nephew, Louie Aguilar, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Lemoore, great nieces and nephews; Savannah, Bellah, Kylie, Michael and Matthew all of Lemoore. She leaves numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends too many to name and she loved all of them.

Pam was preceded in death by her father, Louis Shipman in 2014

Due to COVID 19 restrictions there will not be a reception following the service. Thank you for your understanding and thank you for caring.

Visitation
Whitehurst-McNamara Funeral Service
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
100 Bush St
Hanford, California 93230

Graveside Service
Grangeville Cemetery
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
10:00 AM
10428 14th Ave
Armona, California 93202

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