Pamela Gillikin passed away at her Virginia Beach home June 10 after a long illness. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Pam would light up a room with her beautiful smile and bright red hair. It is no wonder that she chose flight attendant as her career, retiring from American Airlines as a member of the Association of Flight Attendants- CWA after 40 years of service. She loved her job and the customers she served and received many letters of commendation from them. As tenacious as she was giving, she was willing to stand up for her family and those she loved, never backing down from what was right. A determined and independent woman, she served as a role model for her two daughters. Her big heart and strong spirit touched many.
Pam was pre-deceased by her parents Paige Womack and Richard McKenney Sr. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert Gillikin, her daughters Lindsey Drew and husband, Jason of Norfolk, and Chelsey Luis and husband, Joe of San Luis Obispo, Ca., and two grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings, Pat Umphlet and Richard McKenney Jr., both of Chesapeake, and special friends, Lisa Oliver and Sandra Grace.
The family would like to acknowledge the staff of Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice with a special thanks to her nurse Christina Lannon.
Arrangements are being handled by Woodlawn Funeral Home and the service will be private. A Celebration of Life will be arranged at a later time.
