Pamela Annette Vaughn age 60, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 23,2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born on November 4, 1963 in Illinois , the daughter of the late Robert Gleghorn and Janice L. Vaughn. Pamela graduated from William Horlick High School in Racine, Wi then relocated to Anaheim, CA. Pamela was united in marriage to Bruce D. Oliver, and to this union three beautiful girls were born, DeAnna M. Oliver, Deondra R. Oliver and Kenah J (Ricardo Sr.) Everett. Pamela was very intelligent, enthusiastic and a great artist, her ability to draw pictures free hand were impeccable. At the age of 19, she became the Director of Kinder Care Childcare. She supervised the housekeeping department at Disney Land while residing in California.
After returning to Racine, WI she was employed at numerous jobs in the food service industry. Pamela enjoyed fishing, crocheting , spending time with her grandchildren and hanging out with friends. She was known to be the life of the party. She was a very generous person and had a smile that would light up the room. Pam found her a church home and joined The Greater Mount Eagle Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Keith T. Evans. She gave her time and talent to the ministry but most of all; she loved the Lord and continued to develop her faith by studying the word of God.
Pam will be missed by her children, DeAnna Oliver, DeOndra Oliver, Kenah (Ricardo Sr.) Everett, Ashley Gandy Jr., and Mona Burch. Grandchildren, Eddie Jr., Adrian Jr., Mekhai, Ayden, Kemiyha, Aniyah, Jayce, Ricardo Jr., Kaycen, and Zyan. She will also be missed by her brother, Wendell (Yvonne) Johnson , step mother, Kathy Smith-Gleghorn, two stepsisters; Tia (Gregory) Smith, Rochelle Smith and stepbrother Christopher Smith. Her uncle, Charles Vaughn, nieces Ciara Harvey and Feren Johnson, and nephews Wendell Johnson Jr., and Joseph Brooks. Her cousin Elyse Vaughn whom was she was very fond of, her dear friend, Nanette Adams, as well as nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Alvin and Helen Vaughn, Father and mother -in-law: Willie H. (Ophelia) Oliver Sr., aunts : Karen Vaughn, Dorcas Vaughn( stillborn), and Judith Vaughn, and two cousins, Kanton and Michael Vaughn .
A celebration to honor Pamela’s life will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Strouf Funeral Home in Racine, Pastor Johnny Ford will be officiating. The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until the start of service. Per Pam’s wishes burial will be private for family.
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I’m going to miss you Pam.. I will never forget the times we spent as Children. In the South Side of Chicago. You always faced each day with a smile. I admired that. Love you Cuz… Always… Je’nyce 🙏🏽💕🙌🏾💐
I will forever miss you. You were my 1st cousin, the one who took care of me even when auntie Jan and mom made you. I was your first baby before you had your 3 beautiful girls. You always looked out for me even in my adulthood, you were more like my big sister than my cousin. I’m so hurt that you are gone but my love for you will never fade. Rest in peace. If heaven is what they say, give everyone a hug, and tell little Michael his mommy misses him. Love you always.
I loved and love all my people, my Aunt Rene and my first and second cousins, Jan, Judy, Karen, and Pam, who I babysat as a child. I miss and will miss all of you, until we meet again…my deepest thoughts of sadness that you are no longer here, yet joy that we will meet again, in the spirit 💖.
I will miss you crazy lady. I remember the times Elyse and I spent with you in Anaheim. We always had fun and laughed a lot. Love you cousin pam.
Sis I’ll never forget the time that we shared on 🌎 You always brought or found humor out of any situation. I remember we used to have drawing contests and we both liked each other’s drawings better than the one we had drawn. You always gave props when they were due Sis.
Love You.
Bizzle & Shannon Family sending their condolences to DeOndra and Family. Praying for Comfort and strength.
Sis, I’m going to miss you. I’ll never forget the time when I got your nails done for the 1st time, and you were like “Girl, scratch my back because this just don’t feel right”! No matter how many catfights we had, the love was always there. I’m grateful for all the times we had together & those nights you called me just to see what I was doing. You always let me know that you were proud of me no matter what & to give Daddy his face back. I remember how you always got a kick out of how our names rhymed. Rochelle Yvette & Pamela Annette! Your crazy sense of humor will always be with me. You are finally at peace now & I will never forget you. Give pops a big kiss & a hug for me! Rest in heaven! Love eternal
My condolences to the daughters of Pam, my deepest condolences, to you Ladies and your families, Pam always kept it real no matter what, even through her struggles, Pam kept you on your toes when she came around, her and my sister Nanette was best friends, and she became a friend to us all, she will be missed. Continue Prayers for you all