Pamela Moore DeFiore

Pamela Moore DeFiore was born 9-4-51 in Charleston, West Virginia. Pam grew up in Hamilton, Ohio and graduated from Ross High School.

Pam moved to Florida in 1973 and became a Registered Nurse. She worked the night shift at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa for nearly two decades. Pam was in a bowling league for many years in Tampa and had an impressive left-handed strike.

Pam was blessed with life-long best friends: Sheila Bailey and Sue Lawrence of Hamilton, Ohio and Marilyn Green of Tampa, Florida. They shared many laughs and good times together!

Pam loved Hall & Oates, James Patterson books, rescue dogs and horror movies. She loved her Pepsi & popcorn!

Pam was preceded in death by the love of her life Jackie Douglas Rice, her mother Violet May Dietrich and her ex-husband Rod DeFiore.

Pam leaves her strong spirit to her beloved family: Tara Moore Ocepek (Mark) of Fernandina Beach, Florida; Greg Moore of Tampa, Florida; Grandchildren Abby Ocepek Singleton (Alex), Bryce Ocepek, Jack Ocepek all of Fernandina Beach, Florida; Barry Moore, Brandi DeFiore and Eileen Lewis; and Great Grandchildren Blakely and Scarlett Singleton. 

Please consider a donation to Gateway Rehabilitation for making a positive impact on Pam's life. More info: www.gwjax.com

Pam will be laid to rest at Bethel Methodist Church in Folkston, Georgia at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025.