Pamela Hazleton Drastata, 85, entered into eternal life on August 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Pam was born on May 1, 1941, in Ville Platte, Louisiana to Cecil and Mabel Hazleton. Her parents, and she and her sister Cassie, moved to Port Arthur, Texas, where she built a life centered on faith, family, education, and lifelong friendships.

Education was one of Pam’s greatest callings. She graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in Port Arthur and received her degree in education from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. She taught in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston before teaching in the Clear Creek and Galena Park Independent School Districts. She later launched and became the first principal of the preschool programs at both St. Bernadette and St. Clare Catholic Churches in Clear Lake City. Long after her retirement, former students and parents continued to share stories of the lasting difference she made in their lives, a testament to the compassion and dedication she brought to her work each day.

A lifelong Catholic, Pam was a devoted member of St. Bernadette parish and found great joy and strength in her relationship with God. Her faith sustained her throughout her life and remained a source of peace and comfort.

Fifty-nine years ago, Pam married the love of her life, William (Bill) Drastata. Together they built a marriage grounded in faith, friendship, and unconditional love. They were blessed with two daughters and three grandchildren, and found their greatest joy in raising their family, taking vacations together, celebrating holidays, and creating lifelong memories. Pam cherished her role as “Mom” and “Gram.”

Pam found joy in life’s simple blessings. She treasured time spent with family and friends, whether gathered around the table, sharing stories, or simply enjoying one another’s company. She loved reading, traveling, bible studies, and cooking, and found peace in the beauty of God’s creation, especially in the birds that visited her yard.

Those who knew Pam will remember her for her genuine kindness and welcoming spirit. She nurtured lifelong friendships and invested deeply in the people God placed in her life. Her warmth and her caring heart touched countless lives.

Pam is survived by her husband, Bill Drastata; her daughters, Nancy Glaze (and husband Mark) and Donna Drastata; her grandchildren, Anna Drastata, Christopher Glaze, and Caroline Glaze; her sister, Cassie Haymaker; her sister-in-law, Anita Drastata; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Pam will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. While her family grieves her absence, they rejoice in the promise of eternal life and look forward to the day they are reunited with her.

Visitation, Rosary, and a Funeral Mass celebrating Pam’s life will be held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 15500 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062, on Friday, August 14.  The Visitation and Rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m.