Pamela Kaye Bannon Gilliam, “Pam”, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully at the age of 60 after a courageous fight against breast cancer on October 23, 2023 in Houston, TX. She was born on August 4, 1963 on a navy base in Corpus Christi, Texas to Wilbur Franklin Bannon, “Bill”, and Phyllis Corine Saunders Bannon.
Pam graduated from Lapeer East High School in Lapeer, Michigan in 1981 and earned an Associate of Arts from Lone Star College-CyFair in 2020. Embracing her unshakeable faith, she was a devoted Christian who found immense joy in preparing meals for church, uplifting hearts with her piano and singing abilities, and leaving an indelible mark on the student ministry, all inspired by her profound love for Jesus. In 1995, she met her future husband while singing in the choir at Houston’s First Baptist Church. They married in 1999 at Houston’s First Baptist Church,
marking the beginning of their lifelong journey together. Pam was a loving mother of two Eagle Scouts, always involved in her kids’ scouting events. She served as a den leader for Cub Scout Pack 421, merit badge counselor and coordinator for Boy Scout Troop 202, Copperhead District Membership Chairman, in addition to having earned the BSA’s Wood badge. Pam’s cooking talent will be remembered by all who have ever known her, she cooked for her family almost every night and always made delicious food for gatherings.
Pam is survived by her loving husband, Bert James Gilliam Jr. “Jim”; their two sons, Joshua James Gilliam & wife Margaret Lynn Zudock-Gilliam “Maggie”, as well as Christopher Joseph Gilliam. Her mother; Phyllis Corine Saunders Bannon. Her four sisters; Cathryn Lynne Bannon Thane “Cathy” & husband Brent Daniel Thane, Valorie Jo Bannon & husband Jose Antonio Montemayor, Lizabeth Gayle Bannon Thomas & husband Trenton Gregory Thomas, Kimberly Joy Thompson & husband James Frederick Thompson. As well as her numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family.
She is preceded in death by her father, Wilbur Franklin Bannon, “Bill”.
Services will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 in the worship center of Copperfield Church - 8350 Hwy 6 N, Houston, TX 77095. Visitation will begin at 11:30 AM and the funeral service will begin at 12:30 PM. Burial will follow at 3:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery - 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023. Pam requested everyone to wear bright colors as a celebration of life.
The family would like to especially thank all the doctors and caregivers who looked after her in the final months, and to all of their friends who have been so supportive and helpful. May Pam rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.
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