Pamla Withers Frederick

Visitation

10 a.m. - Noon
Saturday, March 13
Gerth Funeral Home

Service

1 p.m.
Saturday, March 13
Bible Grove Christian Church

Final Resting Place

Bible Grove
Christian Church
Cemetery

Memorials

Family

{Nov. 12, 1956 - March 11, 2021}

Pamla Jean Withers Frederick, “PJ”, 64 of Gorin died Thursday evening, March 11, 2021 at her home.

She was born the daughter of Bernard and Ruby (Davis) Kelly on November 12, 1956 in Brownfield, Texas.

Pam married Rick Frederick on January 1, 1986 in Wyoming. He survives.

She worked on and off at KMEM radio in Memphis for over 25 years under the name “PJ Frederick”, filling a wide variety of rolls from night-time DJ to ad copier to News Director to host of the popular Coffee Break program.

Pam enjoyed working with her flowers in her garden. She was a member of the Southern Baptist Fellowship Church in Wayland.

Pam served as a caregiver for her mother-in-law for many years.

Most of all Pam treasured spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Bernard Bert Kelly and Ruby Ruth (Davis) Kirby; a brother, Gary Kelly; and a step mother: Betty Kelly.

She is survived by her husband, Rick, of the home; children: Christopher Sparks of Lubbock, TX, Michael Shawn Sparks of Canada, and Brandi (Kelly) Austin of LaBelle; stepsons: Jeremy (Stephanie) Frederick of Lancaster, Josh Frederick and Michael (Carrie Altobelli) Frederick of Memphis; a brother, Tim (Shirley) Kirby of Texas; a step-sister, Brenda (Bernie) Goyne of Texas; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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15 comments

  1. My deepest condolences to the family. I was a part of that family for almost 30 years and I will cherish those memories forever. Pam was the best mother in law I could ask for. She loved my children and grandchildren with all her heart. Pam you will be missed by so many. God Speed

    Comment by Courtney Frederick on March 12, 2021 at 10:47 pm
  2. So Sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. She is home now with Jesus and a lot of her dear family members. My prayers are for comfort and peace for her loved ones and family still here. RIP Pam… You will be dearly missed.

    Comment by Donna Kelly on March 12, 2021 at 10:54 pm
  3. We love you & we will miss you sis

    Comment by Tim&Shirley Kirby on March 13, 2021 at 6:12 am
  4. We love you & we will miss you sis
    condolences to sisters family

    Comment by Tim&Shirley Kirby on March 13, 2021 at 6:15 am
  5. We will love you and miss you Sis condolences to all the Frederick familyWe will love you and miss you Sis condolences to all the Frederick family

    Comment by Tim Kirby on March 13, 2021 at 6:25 am
  6. Our sincere condolences to you and all the family.
    Bill and Sue Snowbarger

    Comment by William Snowbarger on March 13, 2021 at 7:53 am
  7. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Pam will be greatly missed. She had a heart of gold and was good to everyone. Her love knew no bounds whether you were family or not. She was an awesome person. I will always treasure her. Proud to call her the grandmother of my son and granddaughters. All my love and prayers

    Comment by Jennifer Schoonover on March 13, 2021 at 7:54 am
  8. So sorry to hear of Pam’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was loved by all who knew her. She will be missed by her church family, but we will see her again.

    Comment by Henry and Debbie Dienst on March 13, 2021 at 8:38 am
  9. Pam, we never got to spend time getting to know each other as step sisters.. Something I wish that could have happened. May you rest in peace in the arms of Jesus,. May your family find comfort & peace. Prayers for your family.

    Comment by Debbie Gray ( Kirby) on March 13, 2021 at 8:56 am
  10. So sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do to help please just let us know.

    Comment by Joyce Fuller on March 13, 2021 at 9:52 am
  11. So sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do to help out please just let us know.

    Comment by Joyce Fuller on March 13, 2021 at 9:54 am
  12. My Condolences to Rick and all the family. I’m sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs. Thinking of you all.

    Comment by Carolyn Guffey-Lambert on March 13, 2021 at 1:15 pm
  13. Pam we didnt get to Keith’s for that dinner,but one day my dear friend we will meet again and go get that dinner. I know you are in a better place and are pain free . You put up a hell of a fight. I’m glad I was there thru most of it with you. Till we meet again I’m goin to miss you. Take a ride on that golf cart in the sky and pick larry and gary up as you go by. You were the best. Till we meet again.

    Comment by Audrey Sprsy on March 13, 2021 at 8:59 pm
  14. So sorry to hear about Pam. Such a sweetie. Always had a smile.

    Comment by Sandra Ebeling on March 14, 2021 at 6:18 pm
  15. Sorry to hear about Pam. Always had a smile.

    Comment by Sandra Ebeling on March 14, 2021 at 6:20 pm

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