Pamela graduated from Monticello High School in 1976 and attended UAM for one year. She was employed with Arvin Industries until it closed. She began a different career with Burlington Industries and worked there for 20 years. She, then, attended classes where she received her CNA. She worked for private care and later began working for the Monticello School District as a paraprofessional for Pre-K and a bus monitor for the special needs bus until her health failed.
She joined Mt. Pleasant AME Church at an early age and served as President of the Stewardess Board and Trustee. She was also a choir member until her health failed. She was married to Mack Ray Dunlap for 23 years where a beautiful family was united.
She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories and will be missed by her two daughters, Telicia Harrell and Relonda (Timmy) Batts, both of Monticello, AR; two sons, Christopher (Jane) Dunlap of Jacksonville, N.C. and Roderick Dunlap of Monticello, AR; two stepsons, Michael (Brenda) Dunlap and Tony (Subrina) Dunlap, both of Monticello, AR; two sisters, Veronica Wells of Monticello, AR and Clara Lynn (Kenneth) Thompson of Russellville, AR; one brother, Herschel Harrell of Monticello, AR; two grandsons, Lorenzo Harrell of Star City, AR, and Macque Batts of Monticello, AR; one great granddaughter, Leighla Harrell of Star City, AR, one step granddaughter, Candice Esaw of Monticello, AR, and three stepgrandsons, Michael Dunlap of Monticello, AR, Cedrick Dunlap of Conway, AR, and Justin Fender of Jacksonville, NC; two special sisters-in-law, Mary Helen Dunlap and Annie Jean McTaw; a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Campground Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(28)
Laura(collins)Davis
Milwaukee, WI Saturday, January 27, 2018 HI! Nickie..Praying for u and the family, miss u..love u....Emily Turner
Monticello, AR Monday, December 18, 2017 Ms. Pam always had the brightest smile and biggest hug for me. We met when someone hit me turning onto our road. She drove my and my boys home and was our friend ever since. Any time I saw her after that she was so kind, always offering a hug and smile and asking how my boys were doing. I think of her kindness that day just about every time I turn on our road. Ms. Pam you'll be missed dearly!Chris & Laura Adams
Monticello, AR Monday, December 11, 2017 To Ms. Pam's Family,We are so sorry for your loss. Ms. Pam was one of the teacher's in our daughter's class during her first year of Pre-K at Monticello Preschool. She was always so sweet and kind and truly played a huge part in helping our daughter feel more comfortable and come out of her shyness. We missed her a lot when we moved on to higher grades, but were always so grateful for the help she was in getting our daughter's education started off right. We hope you as a family are comforted in knowing she absolutely made a difference not only in our lives but no doubt in many other families as well and we loved her a lot! The Bible promises at John 5:28 & 29 and at Psalm 37:29, that we'll see her again and we absolutely cannot wait for you to be reunited with Ms. Pam, who was a true gem. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Marilyn Hall
Fountain Hill, AR Saturday, December 9, 2017 Oh my, Ms. Veronica I just saw Ms Pam's obituary. I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Prayer to all. She will be missed.sherell
monticello, AR Saturday, December 9, 2017 sorry to hear of your loss prayers goes out to your family from my family THE SMITHSsandra davis
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 9, 2017 Dear Ms. Pam's Family,Ms. Pam was a wonderful co-teacher and friend. I was blessed to co-teach with Pam for close to 9 years. We made a terific team. We shared alot of laughter and a few tears. She always had my back! I loved her smile, her heart, and her sense of humor. Though I miss her now, I know I will see her again!
May God bless and comfort you all!!
Sherry O'Neill-Rawls
monticello, AR Friday, December 8, 2017 Ronnie, I am so sorry to hear of your sister Pam's death. My heart goes out to you & the rest of her family. May God bless & comfort you during this time of grief. It has been a long time since we worked together at Burlington. (I saw Johnny Lee Simpson & Peaches Powell the other day.) Pam was such a sweet person, I know she will be missed terribly. The world will be a darker place without her.Teddy & Mary Helen & Stacey & Jason & Chris Dunlap
Los Fresnos, TX Friday, December 8, 2017 A woman like no other, she was such a strong, caring and exceptional friend, mother, sister in law. She will always be remembered as a person who loved life and loved her family and friends. She touched so many lives. From her good food to her heavy foot on the road, she had an infectious laugh for it all. Good times. We love her and miss her even more. She raised a wonderful family that thru everything has become even stronger. God bless you always.Katie West
Monticello, AR Friday, December 8, 2017 Dear family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I graduated high school with Pam. She had such a sweet spirit about her and a smile for everyone.. May God comfort you today and in the days ahead.Delois Ridgell
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 7, 2017 To the family I am praying for y'all to find strength and peace in this time of sorrow. Look to the hills from where you help come and your help come from the Lord .My deep sympathy . Love youThe Collette Family
Hubert, NC Thursday, December 7, 2017 To the Dunlap Family,Please accept our heartfelt condolences that we hope will help you through this difficult time.
The Collette Family
Carolyn Riley
Milwaukee, WI Thursday, December 7, 2017 To the family of Mrs. Pamela Dunlap, Please accept my deepest condolences. May God continue to Bless and Strengthen you in the days to come.Carolyn Riley
Montanez Marks
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 6, 2017 My condolences to you with the loss of you mother,continuing to pray for you and your family...Donna Hedwood
White Hall, AR Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Rest In Peace PamDenetra foster
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 6, 2017 I’m sorry for your loss of your loved onePam Dunlap you will be in my prayers
and my deepest condolences to
the family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Love,
Denetra foster
james
dermott, AR Wednesday, December 6, 2017 praying for the family I work with pam at Arvin she was a nice person.Lynn and Mylynn Holstead
Star City, AR Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Prayers for all the family!! Momma Pam we are going to miss you and love you with all our hearts!Barbara Benton
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 6, 2017 You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I find myself thinking back to our last visit and how we joked and laughed. She often said in some of her texts to me that she was going to fight hard as long as she had the strength. She truly did fight a good fight, and she kept the faith. To my cousins I'd like to commend you all on the wonderful way you stood together and took care of your sweet mother. I love you all.Antoine Hedwood
Valdosta, GA Wednesday, December 6, 2017 I'm praying for you and the family.Roberta Thomas
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 6, 2017 I am beyond sad to hear of the passing of such a sweet, genuine, and strong woman of great FAITH, Ms. Pam. I can only imagine the sorrow you feel right now, but trust in the Lord, for He makes no mistakes. Pam is resting in God's tender arms where there is no more sickness or pain.Although your hearts are heavy, Heaven is rejoicing because a sweet sweet angel has entered heaven's gates.
I am praying for your strength right now and in the days ahead. Keep looking to the hills which cometh all of your help, hope, and strength.
Roberta
April Gonder
Fayetteville, AR Tuesday, December 5, 2017 My heart goes out to the Dunlap and Harrell family. I'm praying for you all. Relonda, Telicia, Tyrone, Mitchell, and the grandchildren you all are in my prayers and i hope you are comforted at this time.Gloria Oates
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 5, 2017 I would like to extend my condolences to the family ofPamela Dunlap. My heart goes out to her family. She was a loving, caring, and thoughtful Christian person whom I learn to respect as a friend. I'm going to miss her very much.
Barbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Monday, December 4, 2017 To the family I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Pam was a very sweet loveable lady. She will be truly missed.Tina Ferguson
Monticello, AR Monday, December 4, 2017 Dear Family,Our thoughts and deepest condolences,
during your time of loss.
May GOD wrap his loving arms of comfort around you.
Gaynell Jamison
Monticello, AR Monday, December 4, 2017 To the Dunlap Family:My heart is heavy at this time. I had the pleasure of working with your Mom for the past 3 years. I was blessed with the opportunity to meet her and experience the love that she had for children through her work. I will miss seeing her beautiful smile and big brown eyes in the workplace.
May God keep you in His care and give you the strength that you will need in the coming days to endure this time of sadness. Hold fast to the wonderful memories that your mom and sister left for you. You will find laughter again through your tears of sorrows, sadness and pain.
Miss Pam is at peace now and resting in the arms of Jesus. You have gained an angel.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Gaynell Jamison
Florence Bittle
Dermott, AR Monday, December 4, 2017 To the dear family of Pamela Dunlap,I pray that the Lord will comfort and strengthen you during your time of loss. Pamela was an amazing person and loved by many. She was a women to be admired. Today you can take comfort that she is resting safely in the arms of her Lord.
Jo Ann Trotter
Monticello, AR Monday, December 4, 2017 Praying for the Dunlap, Harrell families.Wonda Chestnut
Rosenberg, TX Monday, December 4, 2017 Pam was such a wonderful cousin with a sweet and caring personality. I will miss her bright smile and sense of humor. My sincere prayers are with the entire family. I love all of you.