Pamela Diane Gilliam was born on October 09, 1954 in Pauls Valley, OK to Wilbur and Geneva (Teeter) Whitaker and passed from this life on November 01, 2020 at Ardmore, OK at the age of 66 years.

Pam spent her childhood and school years in the Wynnewood and Paoli areas.

On April 04, 1972 she married Donald W. Gilliam in Wichita Falls, TX, who was the love of her life. They were happily married for 48-1/2 years and had four children.

Pam was a natural born care giver, and after taking care of several family members and working at the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center, she took the plunge and went to LPN school.
Upon receiving her LPN license, Pam went to work for several years in the ER at the Pauls Valley General Hospital.

Then she returned to SORC as a RN for many years where
she retired in 2016.

Upon Don retiring in 2017, Pam enjoyed the past three years spending quality time together.

Pam was a member of the Paoli Pentecostal Church and served in many capacities over the years.

The highlights of Pam's life were her children and grandchildren.

She enjoyed spending family time and doing things together as a family.

Pam was proceeded in death by:
Father – Wilbur Whitaker
Grandfather – Virgil Teeter
Grandmother – Lucille Teeter
Nephew – Kenny Griffith

Pam is survived by:
Husband – Don Gilliam of the home

Son – Donny Gilliam & wife Penny of Ft. Gibson, OK

Daughter – Gena & husband Brandon Upshaw of Moore, OK

One set of Twins
Daughter, Karry & husband Daniel Jones of Ft. Worth, TX
Son, Barry Gilliam of Hillsboro, TX

Mother – Geneva Whitaker of Purcell, OK
Sister – Brenda & husband Roy Ballenger of Perrin, TX
Brother – Bruce Whitaker & wife Kelly of Edmond, OK

8 Grandchildren: Arielle, Aydan, Braydon, Landon, J-Michael, Matthew, Kara, and Karisa

1 Great-grandchild: Aurora

1 Uncle Kenneth & wife Leona Teeters of Claremore, OK
Several cousins, nieces and nephews
And a host friends

A Memorial service in honor of Pam Gilliam will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Paoli Pentecostal Church located on Hwy. 77 in Paoli, OK. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com .