Photo courtesy of Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home
Gary, Indiana
Oct 12, 1960 – Dec 4, 2020 (Age 60)
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Pamela (Slaughter) Gantt was born October 12, 1960 in Hammond, Indiana to Lula Mae Marshall and J.C. Slaughter. Pam excepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Carter Memorial Church in Gary, Indiana. She was called to rest December 4, 2020. Pam was the best “Bar Maid” ever for the VFW Post 2151 for many years where she met the love of her life Billy Gantt. Pam and Billy married on June 21,2007 and lived a beautiful life of love, laughter and friendship until she was called home to glory. Pam also known as the “Queen” to her family and friends loved to cook and entertain in her home and did it exceptionally well and with flair. Pam had a style and smile that would light up a room. She had a no holds barred personality and had no problem sharing her thoughts.
She was preceded in death by her mother Lula Mae Marshall, her father J.C. Slaughter, brothers Woodie, Jerrold, Ronald, Donald and Michael. Sisters Janet and Sharon and stepdaughter Almena Gantt-Staley. She leaves to mourn her husband Billy Gantt of Gary, IN, sisters Elaine Bradley (Andrew) Morris of Schererville, IN, Karen (David) Foster of Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Michelle (Otis) Brown of Las Vegas, NV, Annette Slaughter of Saint Paul, MN, Tammy (Phillip) Hayes of Indianapolis, IN, brother Anthony Slaughter of Columbus, OH, sister-in-law Belinda Leonard of Rialto, CA.
Pam had a beloved extended family including her stepchildren Jacqueline Jones of Niagara Falls, NY, Glen Johnson of San Antonio, TX, Billy (Tiana) Gantt of Chillicothe, OH, Angela Gantt (Latrail Johnson) of Gary, IN, Dashalia West of Gary, IN, Keith Gantt of Gary, IN, Bobby White Gantt of Alabama, son-in-law Ricky Jo Staley of Alabama, close daughter-like friend Quiana Douglas and a host of nieces, nephews and other dear family and friends.
Read MoreI miss you so much. I think of you every single day. Our laughs, eating and sharing childhood memories. Well I´m sure you´ve seen your brother in law Drew. So you two can laugh at how clumsy I am I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER MY BABYDOLL
Elaine Bradley Morris
December 11, 2022 | Family
To my mother/friend. Words can not Express how much I miss you. I can't pick up the phone,text nor drop by. I love you and miss you sooo....much. Its hurts bad. Til we meet again. QD
Quiana Douglas
October 11, 2021 | Gary
Pamela was my childhood friend, we grew up together in Ivanhoe Projects... my Sincere condolences to the family
“ To God Be the Glory”, in all things
Val Gipson
December 19, 2020 | Friend
I am saddened to learn of your passing you we're my Mother and Confidant through so many things me and Elye were just talking about you earlier this week to Billy and the entire family we love you and were praying what a loss.
Elye and Malika Bandy
December 18, 2020 | Indianapolis, IN | Friend
My dearest auntie, Sistah and friend sleep well beautiful! You will be missed dearly. Love you always Tiffany& Family ❤
Tiffany Wright
December 18, 2020 | Bakersfield, CA | Family
Your strength and love will be with me always! I will cherish all the life lessons you have taught me Thank you for everything auntie, rest in paradise until we meet again!
Krystle Slaughter
December 18, 2020 | Bloomington, IN | Family
My oldest and dearest friend/sister, we have had alot of great times together. You will truly be missed ! I love you, my Plain Face, until we meet again !!!
Crystal Fields
December 18, 2020 | GARY, IN | Family
My thoughts and prayers are with my family during this time. I pray that you are at peace and are able to see how many people love and care about you. You will forever be in our hearts. We will miss you Auntie Pam.
La'Sonya Jefferson, LSW
December 17, 2020 | Las Vegas, NV | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Calista Goldsberry
December 17, 2020 | Merrillville, IN | Coworker