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CHEATHAM, PAMELA LYNN, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 7, 2006 at her home in Miami, FL. Pam was born July 31, in St. Louis, MO to Jack Cheatham and Phyllis Stephens, the 2nd oldest of six children. Pam truly lived life to its fullest, never sweated the small things, and would be the first to offer her last dollar to someone in need. Vowing never to leave, Pam spent the majority of her life in Miami. She will be remembered for her early morning Starbuck runs, love for UM football, adoration for animals, and tireless attitude towards life. As VP of Precise Aviation, Pam worked hard and was dedicated to making the business successful. As a daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, she is irreplaceable and unforgettable; and until we meet again, we will cherish the memories we have and live our lives with the lessons she left behind. Pam left our world to join her fathers Bill Stephens and Jack Cheatham and grandparents, Marie and Benjamin Cheatham. She will be missed by her mother, Phyllis Stephens (Tallahassee, FL); five brothers and sisters and their spouses, Cynthia Goodman (Atlanta, GA), Jack and Sandy Cheatham (Westminster, MD), Jennifer Powell and Duane Alberti (Tallahassee, FL), Mike and Gina Cheatham (Columbus, GA), and Debbie and David Weedall (Tallahassee, FL); nieces and nephews, Angie, Ben, Rachel, Amanda, Vernon, David, Lauren, Tyler, and Allison, and her closest friends. Appropriately, a celebration of her life will be held September 4th at the UM vs. FSU football game in Miami, FL. Donations can be made in Pam's honor to Caring for Cats, 80925 Overseas HWY, Suite 2B Islamorada, FL 33036. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jul. 16, 2006.

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Mike and Gina

July 10, 2025

Missing everything about you.

Mike and Gina Cheatham

September 9, 2023

Our dear Pam,
We know you have the BEST seat in the house watching your beloved Miami Hurricanes beat Texas A&M tonight. We sure do miss you and all of the great moments we shared. Mike will always miss your game day phone chats. Love you our sweet Angel. Give mom, Bill, and my sister a big hug and kiss.

Duane

July 11, 2023

Miss you think of you constantly wish you were here for Jennifer and the rest of the family. Love you always.

Mike and Gina Cheatham

September 10, 2022

We have the flag flying, Pam!

Mike and Gina

September 10, 2022

Watching the Canes right now and oh how we wish we were all together tailgating like the good ole days. We know you love that Mario Cristobal is the new head coach and the fact that we all watched him play on Jimmy Johnson's team. Thank you for so many wonderful memories and thank you for being such an amazing sister and aunt! We love you and will miss you forever!

Muff

July 10, 2022

Missing you always. I know you're up there looking down on us and feel your presence. Love you

Mike and Gina

July 31, 2021

Happy Heavenly Birthday Beautiful! We miss you everyday and will forever cherish all of the wonderful memories we made together. You were such an important part of our and our girls lives, and will always be in our hearts. Give mom a big hug for us! We love and miss you very much!!

Jenny Alberti

July 10, 2021

Remembering you today and always. You left us way too soon. Say hi to mom, I know you two are together now and that´s comforting. Love you always.

Cindy

July 10, 2021

Another year without you, but I think of you almost every day. We miss you so much. Hope you and Mom are enjoying yourself (with your cats, and Dad, Bill, Mimi and Papa of course). Love you always

Muff

July 31, 2020

Happy Birthday Pam...At least I know you and Mom are finally together and probably planning all sorts of fun. Love you both, Muff

July 10, 2020

Missing you Pam, think of you all the time. I hope you and mom are together again. Miss you every day. Love always, Jenny.

Landra Major

July 31, 2019

Happy Birthday Pamela. Not a day goes by without me thinking of you. Our friendship is something I'll always cherish, you were called home to soon but your present lives on to all the loved ones you left behind.

July 31, 2019

On your birthday today, just know I am thinking about you, missing you, loving you and celebrating you this side of Heaven. Happy Birthday in Heaven my dear sweet sister. Love and think of you always. Love Muff

July 11, 2019

Miss you every day Pam. Think about you often. You left too soon. I wish I could be spending my late years with you. Love always and forever. Jenny

Landra

March 1, 2018

Always thinking about you!

February 6, 2012

Pam i love you mofre then words will ever say.sorry it has taken me so long; you will NEVER be forgotten

February 2, 2012

What a beautiful birthday present for your mother! We love you and miss you, but we also know that you are always with us. Love you!
Mike and Gina

Mike and Gina

September 5, 2011

1st game of the season...wish we were at the Orange Bowl tailgating with you like the good old days. We miss you and love you! We got some Canes over here...woosh, woosh!

Donna Esper

May 11, 2011

Hi Pammie,

Was thinking about you today and wishing you were here to enjoy the Miami Heat basketball team! We are in the playoffs and have the 3 best players, you would be loving it! I still remember when we tried out and made the girls basketball team at Coral Park high school. We were the two prettiest girls on the team, and the others were jealous of us - LOL. I know you are here with me in spirit. Love and miss you lots, Donna - your friend forever.

October 2, 2010

Dear Pam... We got some Canes over here, woosh, woosh!!! We are looking good this season, as you know. Wish we were watching the games with you. Miss those days at the Orange Bowl...some of the best days ever!!! We really knew how to tailgate!!! Love you, Mike and Gina

March 30, 2010

Hi Pam,

You've been on my mind lately - I cannot believe it will be 4 years already since you went to heaven. I still think about you all the time and miss not having my best friend to talk to around. So much has happened, your Godson Blake married his high school sweetheart and made me a grandma a year ago December. You would love Jacob, he is adorable and has a great personality. I wish I could share these times with you on earth. I know I will see you again in heaven. I miss you alot and love you like a sis.

Love always, Donna

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas! We miss you so much! We love you, sis.
Mike and Gina

October 31, 2009

We have to beat Wake Forest!!! Come on Canes, keep bringing that swaggert back.

October 24, 2009

Big game at 3:30. We have to beat Clemson. We know it's all about the U! Love and miss you!

October 17, 2009

Watching the game, wishing you were sitting here with us. They have the swagger back, Pam. We love and miss you!!! It's all about the U!!! We got some Canes over here, woosh, woosh!

October 15, 2009

Pam,we haven't been able to get on here for a couple weeks,but what about those Canes!!! Great win over Oklahoma, I know you loved it. We love you!!!

September 24, 2009

Another big game on Saturday. Hope Virginia Tech is ready. Woosh, Woosh!

September 18, 2009

Oh yeah, the Canes have their Swagger back!!! We know you are just loving this. Love and miss you bunches!!!

September 17, 2009

We are so excited for the game tonight. Have a feeling that the Canes are ready to take on the Jackets. Cheer loud and proud, Pam.
Woosh, Woosh!

September 16, 2009

Aother big game tomorrow night, Pam. Let's hope we have another big win. Love and miss you, Mike and Gina

September 8, 2009

WOW! Incredible game. They look like the Canes of the 90's. Just an unbelievable game, what else can we say? Woosh, woosh! Love you!

September 7, 2009

WE GOT SOME CANES OVER HERE, WOOSH, WOOSH!!! Time for kick off and we know you are watching with us. The cat, Thumbs, was here last night and this morning. Also, our family of Cardinals, mom, dad and baby were all at the bird feeder when we let Jaycee out this morning. We love and miss you SO much. It's ALL about the U!!!
Mike and Gina

August 30, 2009

Okay Pam, the Canes have 4 tough games coming up, so you need to do all you can. Remember, we got some canes over here, woosh, woosh. It's all about the U!!! We love and miss you bunches!!!
Mike and Gina

July 31, 2009

Happy Birthday Pam!!! We miss you and love you!!!
Mike, Gina and family

December 28, 2008

Merry Christmas! We miss and love you. The cat is doing fine.

November 14, 2008

Oh my, what a game! The Canes are back! It's all about the U!!!
We got some Canes over here, woosh woosh!

November 2, 2008

We got some CANES
over here, whoosh, whoosh!
We love and miss you!

Phyllis Stephens

October 21, 2008

Hi Honey, I can't beleive that is almost November, The cold weather will soon be here, I know you did not like winter, I am sure that it is beautiful where you are, I miss you and your sisters and brothers miss you as well. We all love you very much, We will see you again. Love Mom. Your Garden that Jenny made for you is beautiful, you need to g olook at it. She takes good care of it. Lots of Love Mom

Phyllis Stephens

September 22, 2008

Hi Honey, thinking of you and missing you, I know you are happy. I love you
tell Bill I send my love. send me a message so I know you are around. Jenny said your garden is beautiful

Phyllis Stephens

August 27, 2008

Hi Honey, checking in to give you my love and to tell you I miss you and love you, hugs and kisses Love Mom

Phyllis Stephens

July 8, 2008

It is now 2 years since you went home, I know you are happy, but I sure miss you. tell Katie Hi. Actually we all miss you, you left a deep void in our family. one day it will be filled again, Love and miss you. Mom

June 2, 2008

thinking of you this morning. Muff thinks i am you but that is OK. She could not confuse me with a better person or sister. I think about you often and miss your laugh. Give everyone a kiss for me up there. Love always and forever. jenny.

Phyllis Stephens

May 1, 2008

Thinking of you, Love you and miss you very much. I know you are in a special place probably with your kitty cat. Love Mom I miss her calling me...

Phyllis Stephens

March 19, 2008

Hi Honey, miss you and love you, I know you are doing great. I think of you every day and miss you so much. I went to see Sissy and she is doing well and looks beautiful, all three os your sisters look beautiful. Love you. come visit me. Mom

March 8, 2008

i worked in your garden today. Everything is cold form winter. It will be beautiful this summer. Miss you and love you. Jenny

February 18, 2008

Thinking of you and missing you so much, My love to you and give Bill my Love also. Miss our daily calls. Love Mom

February 5, 2008

Been thinking about you so much. Well, the 72 Dolphins still hold the record! I miss Miami! Love and miss you. Gina

Phyllis Stephens

January 15, 2008

Hi Honey, Thinking of you and want you to know how much I miss you and love you. We will be together again. Love Mom

Amy Cicero

January 2, 2008

I just heard of this horrible horrible loss, and I am truly sad. Pam was so full of life that this is hard to fathom. She certainly touched so many of us, in ways that will never leave. Hopefully you are with your Dad, whom you always missed. I love you Pammie, and will always cherish your memory. May you rest in peace. Amy Cicero.

January 1, 2008

Happy New Year! We love you and miss you everyday.
Love, Mike and Gina

Phyllis Stephens

December 26, 2007

Hi Honey, Miss you so much, especially over the holidays. actually all the time. We all do, your family. Love Mom

November 21, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving! Just remembering the Thanksgiving when you and I cooked. Oh what memories. Can we say, Food Poising!
We love and miss you!

November 10, 2007

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE U!!! WE GOT SOME CANES OVER HERE, WOOSH, WOOSH!

November 10, 2007

Oh Pam, here it is, the last game in the Orange Bowl. This is so unbelievable, and so sad. I know you are watching the game with us, hell, you are probably coaching! Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. We love and miss you!

November 7, 2007

OK, I am not going to talk about Saturday's game. It's hard to believe that this Saturday will be the last time U will play in the Orange Bowl. (It's so sad!) You know we will all be watching.
We love you and miss you.

October 20, 2007

Woosh, woosh. Go U!!! What an incredible game.
Must be an Angel in Miami cause they look like the good ole CANES.
We love you and miss you.

October 15, 2007

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!! We know you are so happy to be back home in your beloved Miami. What a weekend, Pam. This is something we will NEVER forget! Thanks for the balloons!

Phyllis Stephens

October 12, 2007

Hi HOney, Well you are on you way back to Miami, I know that is the place you never wanted to leave, I will miss you her in Tall, but I know you will be happier in Miami, I love you so much and miss you so much. The day will come soon when we will be together again, give Bill my love and a hug from me. I love you both very much and miss you both so much. Love Mom Enjoy the game.

October 11, 2007

to everyone that reads - please know that we are bringing Pam to her final resting place during the Miami - Ga. Tech game. Please call me so I can tell you all where you can come and enjoy our friend and loved one. 850-251-6496 or 850-251-8135 Duane or Jennifer. We will be tailgating at the game with her family and her friends. We will also have a special small ceremony in her honor. what a better place than the place that brought her the most joy. cant wait to see everyone there. saturday Canes vs Ga. Tech. If you loved her or just loved her, please come.

October 6, 2007

I cannot believe the Canes lost, but that is alright. We know they are going to beat GT and yes, our family will be there. We cannot wait for this trip, Pam. Not only are we going to finally fullfill your wishes, but we well be at the Orange Bowl one last time. Sure do miss those fun days, thanks for the memories!
We all love and miss you. Mike and Gina

P.S. The Gators lost in the swamp!

September 21, 2007

The canes did it, woosh,woosh. They look great. We are looking forward to our trip. We all love and miss you.
Mike, Gina and family

September 19, 2007

WE HAVE SOME CANE OVER HERE, WOOSH, WOOSH!!! Your brother, myself, Angie, Rachell and Lauren are going to the game on Oct. 13th. We will be back in the Orange Bowl for the last time. Now that is sad. We will be tailgating for you Pam, just like the good ole days. {Can't forget the Miami Maniac "babysitting".} Thank you for all of those great memories We made you a promise and you knew we would keep it. We also know that you will be with us. We love and miss you.

September 15, 2007

Yeah, Canes win again and they look good. We are all missing you so much. We are going to try to go to the game against GT, all three of your nieces too. Love you and miss you. We got some Canes over here, woosh, woosh.
Mike and Gina

September 1, 2007

We got some CANES over here, woosh woosh. First game, first win.
We love and miss you.
Mike and Gina

August 24, 2007

Hi Honey, I miss you so much, Love Mom

July 31, 2007

Happy Birthday Pam!!! We miss you and think about you every single day. We will be making a trip to the Orange Bowl very soon. Your brother is determined. Love you!
Gina

Cindy Goodman

July 31, 2007

Happy Birthday Pam!!! I've been finding a lot of dimes lately, so yes, I will go and buy a lottery ticket today!! Sure do miss you...every day...I know you're probably having a big birthday party up there...have a glass of champagne for me!!! Love Always, Muff

Jenny powell

July 19, 2007

dear pam, I miss your laugh. You had a way of always making it seem alright. I know I will see you again and you will make me laugh. I do wish you were still here but I guess God had bigger plans for you. Pam's place is a place on earth that we will always have. I will never say goodby. My heart aches for your presence. Jenny

Donna Esper

July 15, 2007

Hi Pammie,
I thought alot about you over the July 4th Holiday; I took your godson Blake and Courtney down to the Keys. We all said a prayer for you at Sombrero Beach - I miss being able to pick up the phone and call you. So much has happened in the year since you left Earth. I wish I could talk to you about it. I know you are smiling down on all of us - I miss you terribly, dear friend.

With fond memories always,
Donna XO

Phyllis Stephens

July 12, 2007

Hi Honey, It is hard to belive that it is now a year since you went home. I miss you so much. but I know you are in a better place. and I know I will see you again soon. Love Mom

March 30, 2007

Just wanted to let you know how much we are missing you and we think about you each and every day. We love you so much Pam.
Love Gina and family

January 9, 2007

Oh Pam, look what has happened! I cannot believe the Gators are the National Champions. They played so well, too.
We love and miss you!
Love, Gina

January 1, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We miss and love you. Miami won their Bowl game and Cocker is officially gone. Bet you are loving that.
Love, Gina

December 25, 2006

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Our thoughts will be with you. Although your family can't spend today with you, know that you are always in their hearts. We love you and miss you.
Love, Gina

December 20, 2006

I love you, Gina is right, Christmas will never be the same. We will be together again I know some day and we will celebrate christmas together again in heven. I love you forever, Jenny

December 18, 2006

Well Pam, Christmas is a week away and I have been thinking about you a lot. My family has so many fond memories of you spending Christmas morning with us. You always managed to be at our house before the girls woke up, oh how I miss those days! And I wouldn't trade those memories for anything! Thank you for being the greatest Aunt and Sister anyone could ever wish for. We miss you Pam!!!
Love forever, Gina

November 25, 2006

Thanksgiving has come and gone this year but not without you in our hearts and thoughts all day. I know you were looking down on us and smiling. I miss your laugh and talking to you and going through the holidays without talking or seeing you is going to be hard. I know you are with all of us and you want us to be happy, you always did. I miss you and love you more than words can say. Love Jenny

November 23, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving Pam. I sure do wish you and I were doing the cooking today. Ha! Oh do I miss those great times, the memories are priceless! I love you and miss you.
Gina

November 7, 2006

Been missing you so much lately. I wish I could talk to you, a lot has been going on. I think about you all the time and miss you everyday. Love you Pam
Gina

October 16, 2006

Can you believe all the hype about Miami's "little" brawl. It wouldn't have been such a big deal if it wasn't Miami. What a way to start a friendly rivalry. We know it is just the Canes way of saying that there is only ONE team representing Miami!!! We love and miss you bunches. Love, Gina

Gina

October 7, 2006

Hey, just wanted to leave a little note, I really am missing you. I miss taking to you when I just need to talk. The Canes finally won so you know your brother and neice are loving it. I love and miss you Pam. Gina

Mom

September 16, 2006

Hi Honey, Your wish has come through your house has been paid off. I know that was your number one wish, I am thinking of you and missing you so much, how about a message that you are happy, Love you so much, Mom

September 7, 2006

Dear Pam, not a day goes by without thinking of you. I cheered on Miami for the game just for you. I know you did not like FSU winning. We will all be together to cherish the memories we all have of you soon. I know you will be with us then as I know you are with us everyday. Take care my dear dear sis. I love you so very much..Jenny

Donna Esper

September 6, 2006

Dear Pammie,



Well the "game of the year" U of M VS FSU has come and gone with another loss for our beloved Canes. I know you were crying from Heaven watching that game, as I was from here on earth. Veronica, Tim, my mom and I toasted with some really good champagne (just like we used to do at our great tailgate parties) to your memory with the 1st touchdown for the Canes. Too bad we couldn't pull out the win.



I really missed cheering and booing this classic rivalry with you, and will always think about you whenever U of M and FSU play. I miss you terribly, dear friend, although I know you are in a much better place now.



God Bless you and keep you always,

your best buddy,

Donna XO

September 4, 2006

Pam, we love you and miss you so much. I know you are with us as we watch "The Game". We will be thinking of you. Gina

August 28, 2006

Just watching the Little League World Championship game and can't help but think of you. I know you are laughing with us at some of the comments made about the Geogia crowd. I also know that you are loving it! Love and miss you! Gina

August 21, 2006

I just wanted to say hi and I miss you. I will be cheering for Miami against FSU on Sept.4th, (now you will owe me one.) I love you and miss you bunches! Gina

Duane Alberti

August 21, 2006

Pam Jenny has done a great job on Pams place I know you are there and it always makes Jenny and Vernon and me feel good to be with you Luv ya miss ya

Phyllis

August 20, 2006

Hi Honey, I miss you and love you so much, I cannot beleive you are not here. I know you are in a good

place and you are happy, but I want you back. Love Mom

August 11, 2006

Pam, I know your with me I can feel you there. I hope you stay with me. Your comfort is good. I know your happy you always were. I can not think about a time that you never made me smile or laugh. You are the best there ever was. If anyone ever deserved a ticket to the other side it was you. I love and miss you forever. jenny

Gina Cheatham

August 6, 2006

Just missing and thinking about you a lot. Mike and the girls miss you so much. I really miss hearing about your phone conversations with Mike. We love you bunches Pam!

Miss you, Gina

Kay Kammel

August 3, 2006

Pam,



I never got a chance to meet you but your Mother has been a wonderful part of our life and I know how much she loves you and will miss you. You made my Ron's day when you sent him the signed Dan Marino jersey from his college days. He is also a diehard Dolphin fan. We love your Mother and will try to help her through her grief.

Kay Kammel

August 3, 2006

Pam,



I never got a chance to meet you but your Mother has been a wonderful part of our life and I know how much she loves you and will miss you. You made my Ron's day when you sent him the signed Dan Marino jersey from his college days. He is also a diehard Dolphin fan. We love your Mother and will try to help her through her grief.

Kay (Kammel) Tallahassee

August 1, 2006

Happy belated Birthday, Aunt Pam. I love you and miss you.

Donna Esper

August 1, 2006

Pammie,



I missed you so much yesterday on your birthday - this was always the time of the year when we would be so excited about the upcoming U of M and Miami Dolphins football team & schedule, and would make plans to see the best games! Who am I going to ask will be the best players on the teams now?? I will be thinking of you everytime I see a game, knowing you are there with me in spirit cheering our team(s)on!



Love Always,

Donna XO

vernon powell

July 31, 2006

Happy Birthday Aunt Pam, i love you lots and hope you are having a great birthday.

Angie

July 31, 2006

Happy Birthday Aunt Pam. I miss you.



Love,

July 31, 2006

Happy Birthday Pam, until I see you again I will forever miss you. I love you more than words can say. Thanks for everything you did and everything you are. You have touched me more than any one ever has. Rest in peace my big sis. Love Jenny

Cindy

July 31, 2006

Pam, we never had a year go by when we didn't call and wish each other a happy birthday. I'm not going to stop now. Happy Birthday, Sissy, I miss you so much. Send me a silver dollar and let me know how you're doing. I hope you're getting ready for a big birthday bash.



Love, Muff

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