Pamela Marilyn Gamwell

Pamela Marilyn Gamwell, 60, of Houston, Texas, passed away on March 29, 2024. She was born on July 30, 1963, in Wiesbaden, Germany. As a military child, she spent her younger years moving throughout the United States and Germany.

Pamela is survived by her loving husband, Dan Gamwell, her children, Dan Landon Gamwell (Sophie), Ilissa Peacock (Chase), Alanah Reuter (Kraig), and grandchildren Parker Gamwell, Gentry Gamwell, Isla Peacock, Emmi Peacock, and Owen Peacock. She is also survived by her mother, Maggie Abney (Wayne), her father, Darold Schroeder, her sister, Debbie MacKenzie (Craig), nieces Morganne Martin and Rachel MacKenzie, nephew Connor Mackenzie, and twin sister, Peggy Schroeder Macheers (Steven). She also leaves behind a very large extended family.

She is preceded in death by her grandaughter, Lilly Grace Peacock.

Pam was a graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School, Class of 1981, and obtained a bachelor's degree in education from the University of West Florida in 1986. After college she moved to El Paso, Texas where she was an elementary school teacher. There, she met her husband, Dan, at church. They married in 1988 and moved to Guatemala shortly thereafter to do mission work. While there, she welcomed her first daughter, Ilissa. After moving back to El Paso, she gave birth to her second daughter, Alanah. In 1997 they moved to Spring, Texas. Passionate about her children's education, she homeschooled them while they were young. She later started a business using her artistic gifts doing faux painting, stenciling, and Venetian plaster. In 2016, she and a group of girlfriends, the LOLs (ladies of the Light), founded a non-profit ministry called Finishing Touch. Through Finishing Touch they have blessed over 300 struggling families with fully decorated and equipped homes as they seek to restore their lives and self-worth, all while giving the glory to God. Pam and Dan have been dedicated members of Northwest Bible Church for 10 years. Pam led an active and adventurous life. She has always loved the beach and water activities, calling it her happy place. She loved playing with her grandkids, thinking of creative activities, dressing up, making special treats, or just being silly with them. She also spent many years doing CrossFit, walking or jogging, never sitting still for very long. She loved playing cards and family game night. Raising her children and watching them grow into amazing adults and parents was one of her greatest joys. She recognized her gift was the giving of her time to others. She was always the first to offer a helping hand, no matter what the project. She was an amazing wife, mother, Omi, OhOh, sister, daughter, and friend to many. Most of all she loved the Lord. She started every morning with devotion to Christ, reading her Bible at her breakfast table. Her life's purpose was to lead a life that honored Christ and to be a light for others.

A memorial service to celebrate Pamela's life will be held at Faithbridge Church in Spring, Texas, on April 10th at 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Frontline Evangelism or Finishing Touch Ministry in Pamela's memory.

May her soul rest in peace in the presence of her Lord.