Pamela S. McBride 61, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 6:51 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in her residence, with family by her side.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the Osborn Funeral Home in Dix, with Jason Webb officiating.   Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois Charitable Fund, and will be accepted at the service, or by mail to Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, Illinois 62830.  Online condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneral.com, or on the Osborn Funeral Home Facebook page.

Pam was born March 5, 1958, in Mt. Vernon, IL the daughter of William A. “Bill” and Maryann (Mathus) Smith.  She married Jimmie McBride on October 17, 1975.  She formerly worked at Von Maur.  She was a kind and giving person who was selfless in care for her family members. She enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors with her family.

Surviving are her husband: Jimmie of Mt. Zion, IL; son: Christopher McBride of Dix, IL; daughter: Chelsea Oberheim (Joe) of Forsyth, IL; mother: Maryann Smith of Dix, IL; grandchildren: Mariah, Breanne, CJ, Landen, and soon to be granddaughter: Bailee Rose;  great-grandchildren: Noah and Johnathan; brothers: Bill Smith (Diane) of Dix, IL, Terry smith (Kim) of Dix, IL, Larry Smith of Dix, IL, Rick Smith of Mt. Vernon, IL and Mike Smith (Cathy) of Murray, KY.

Pam was preceded in death by her father and brother: Jimmy.