Pamela Elton Radford

Pamela Elton Radford, age 59, of Forest City, passed away peacefully while being surrounded by her family.

Pam was born Saturday, March 26, 1966 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Lester Elton and Shirley Freeman Elton. She was a homemaker who was dedicated to raising her children as well as many others. Pam was a loyal friend to all and always exhibited patience and selflessness. She inspired others by her tenacity and made a difference in many lives and became a hero to so many. Pam was a Christian who lived out her faith and was a creative and gifted artist who enjoyed drawing. Above all, her life’s passion was being with her family and enjoying good times with each of them. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-five years, Chris Radford; brother, Chip Wilkins; nephew, Nash Wilkins; niece, Brianna Brown; fathers-in-law, Bob Radford and Dr. J.B. Flowe; two brothers-in-law, Brad Causby and Larry Thompson.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Michelle Dorsey of Forest City and Brandi Holtsclaw (Robby) of Bostic; siblings, Cindy Thompson of Chesapeake, Virginia, Jack Wilkins (Connie) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kim Thomas (Daryl) of Forest City and Tyger Elton (Dana) of Forest City; grandchildren, Madison Dorsey, Kage Dorsey (Carmen), Emma Holtsclaw and Ethan Holtsclaw; great grandchild, Kane Dorsey; mother-in-law, Jessie Flowe; sisters-in-law, Sharon Causby and Kim Ross (Ray); brother-in-law, Robbie Radford and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 22nd at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Clay Earle officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Memorial donations are requested to Channing’s Joy Foundation, In honor of Pamela’s grandson, Ethan, www.channingsjoy.com