Pamela Ann Gillespie

Pamela A. Gillespie, 64, of Benton Harbor, passed away, Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations in Pam’s name may be made to Caring Circle Hospice, or The Humane Society of Southwest Michigan Those wishing to sign Pam’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Pam was born August 14, 1955 in Coloma, Michigan to Stanley & Joyce (Tetor) Youngman. She graduated from Coloma High School, Class of 1973. On July 1, 1989 she married Thomas Gillespie in St. Joseph. Pam went on to earn her certification in massage therapy and operated Aaahhh Massage for many years. Most recently she had been employed at Grapevine Nursery in Hagar Township. Pam was very proud of her Cherokee Indian Heritage and practiced their Spiritual Beliefs. She was a very generous, giving & caring person, always looking out for others. She especially enjoyed hosting parties at the house for family & friends. In her free time, Pam enjoyed tending to her flower gardens at the house and riding motorcycles with Tom. Pam is survived by her husband Tom; her son Paul Wayne Oliver of Coloma; her mother Lela “Joyce” Weber of Edwardsburg, MI; three grandchildren Justin, Christian, and Alexis; her sister Kathy Jo Avila of Edwardsburg; her brother Stanley “Buddy” Youngman of Edwardsburg, and several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Stanley Youngman and her step-father Larry Weber.