Pamela Treadwell

Pamela S. Treadwell Obituary

Pamela S. Treadwell, affectionately known as Pam, was born in Decatur, IL on April 4, 1962, and passed away on March 20, 2024, after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Eisenhower High School and Decatur School of Practical Nursing in Decatur, IL. She enlisted into the US Air Force and worked as a Surgical Technician Specialist. Pam was a dedicated and focused woman who took her responsibilities seriously, leading her to earn several prestigious awards to include the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon, and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.

Upon her honorable discharge from service, Pam enrolled into Bowie State University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She then completed her studies at American University and Washington School of Law, earning her Master's in Taxation. Truly a woman of courage, talent, reliability, dedication and intelligence.

In her professional life, Pam was a formidable intellect, a Senior Tax Accountant with the IRS, who retired in 2023 after many years of dedicated service. Her coworkers knew her as reliable, always there to lend a hand or provide insight into challenging situations. Beyond her career, what mattered most to Pam were her family, education, finances, and fairness. She believed in the power of knowledge and was an avid researcher and bookworm. Her love for learning was only matched by her love for her family and her desire for justice and equality.

However, Pam was not all work and no play. She was a master chef in her own right who found joy in cooking and often surprising friends and loved ones with her culinary creations. Gardening was another hobby that brought her immense pleasure and allowed her to connect with nature, as she grew her own vegetables, herb and spices, a connection she deeply cherished. A lover of smooth jazz, the soothing rhythm and melodies were a constant in her home. Pam was also a health nut, always conscious of taking care of her body and mind, showcasing her courage in maintaining a lifestyle that required discipline and commitment.

Pam is survived by her two sisters, Carolyn Treadwell Butler and Gwendolyn Treadwell Musgrave and her brother-in-law, Henry Musgrave, three nieces, one great- niece, one nephew and four great-nephews, childhood friend Tammie Shaw, special friends Jacqueline Smith, Marie Bailey, Michelle Robinson and Noreen Ash as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Treadwell; her mother, Rosa Washington; her stepmother, Lucille Treadwell; and her significant other, Gregory H. Waller, Sr.

Pam's life was a testament to her courage, talent, reliability, and intelligence. A quote by Maya Angelou comes to mind that encapsulates Pamela's life, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Pam's love, her spirit, and the impact she made on those around her will continue to live on.

In accordance with her wishes, her ashes will be taken to Niagara Falls by the family at a future date. We invite you to share your memories of Pamela and upload photos to the memorial page, so we can all remember the remarkable woman she was and celebrate her life together.