Pamela J. Risley was born February 13, 1951 in Dallas, Texas and passed away October 19, 2012 in Ferris, Texas. She attended Maranatha Baptist Church in Crandall, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Darel Risley of Ferris, Texas; two sons, Jason and Aaron Risley of Ferris, Texas; two brothers, Ronald McDowell & wife Carol of Dallas, Texas, Mikal McDowell & wife Beverly of Crandall, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2012 at Grove Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in the Grove Hill Chapel. Interment to follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park.