Pamela Sue Grady, 73, of Lathrop, Mo., passed away Tuesday evening, September 10, 2024, at her home in Lathrop, surrounded by family after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Pam was born on June 1, 1951, the daughter of Ranzy and Alberta (Pine) Graves in Redlands, California.
She grew up in San Bernardino, California, in a loving home with her sister, Cathy. Pam was a great sister and protector; they had a wonderful relationship their entire lives. They spent much time fishing, being outdoors and developing a love of nature.
At the age of 13, Pam accepted Jesus Christ into her heart and she cherished that faith the rest of her life. Pam was a 1969 graduate of San Bernardino High School. Following high school, she attended Valley College. Fate led her to Telluride, Colorado, where she was a lift operator at Telluride Ski Resort. It was there she met a ski lift maintenance worker, a farm boy from Lathrop, David Grady. Pam and David were married on September 21, 1974, in San Bernardino. Their love for each other and the mountains in Telluride were a lifetime commitment.
Pam and David made their home on the family farm near Lathrop, where they would raise their three boys and be active in the Lathrop community. Pam was a member of the Lathrop First Christian Church for 40 years; she loved her church.
Family and friends meant everything to Pam. Her smile and laugh were infectious. Pam made lifetime impressions and friendships wherever she went. She was the eternal optimist, always speaking with enthusiasm, kindness and positivity. Pam was the best wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend.
Pam loved the ocean, hummingbirds, snow skiing, the snow and all of God™s creation. She will be sorely missed, never forgotten, always loved and forever with Jesus.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David, of the home; sons, Gabe Grady of Kansas City, Mo., Ryan Grady of Telluride, Colo., and Shawn Grady of Lathrop, Mo.; grandchildren, Chesney Grady, Declan Grady, and Caven Grady; sister, Cathy Wilson (Tom) of Sarcoxie, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family and many many friends, also survive.
In lieu of flowers, honoring Pam™s love for children, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children™s Research Hospital in care of the funeral home. A service celebrating Pam™s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Lathrop First Christian Church. Burial will follow at Lathrop Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will be held beginning at 1 p.m., also on Saturday at the Goppert Community Center in Lathrop following the burial. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop (816) 740-4658. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com
