Pamela Sue "Stickler" Hilligoss

Pamela Sue "Stickler" Hilligoss obituary

Pamela Sue "Stickler" Hilligoss

Pamela Hilligoss Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chapman Funeral Home - Clarksville on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Pam Stickler "Wicker" Hilligoss, age 82, passed away peacefully at 10:56 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

She was born on November 19, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of the late Martha Jane (Roland) Stickler and Leland Stickler. Pam was raised in the Ovid/New Columbus area and graduated from Markleville High School in 1960. She went on to attend business school in Anderson, Indiana.

Pam loved her family dearly and found great joy in tending her flower garden. She was also an avid fan of NASCAR racing. She will be remembered for her kindness, wisdom, and wonderful sense of humor that will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Melvin Hilligoss; her children, Jeff Hilligoss and Kelly Grady (Mike); grandchildren, Samantha Price (Ben), Josh Grady (Haley), Jeff Grady (Shari), Grace Grady, and Rosie Grady; and her great-grandson, Karson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jay Stickler.

At the family's request, there will be no services at this time.

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