Pamela Oates Obituary

Pamela Oates was born in Avon Park, FL, on December 5, 1969, to Cynthia Hampton and the late Nathaniel Sutton. She was the oldest of two siblings.

After graduating from Sebring High School in 1987, Pamela continued her education at South Florida Community College, where she obtained her vocational certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Pamela went on to further her education, receiving an Associate Degree in Science, moving on to becoming a Registered Nurse. Pam was dedicated to her profession for more than twenty years. She touched countless lives with her compassionate care. Most importantly, Pam was a mentor to many younger nurses, sharing her knowledge, wisdom, and experience with kindness and patience. Pam loved and cared deeply for her family, her community, and everyone around her. This explains why she seemed to have a natural aptitude for nursing. 

Pamela was a devoted Christian and faithful member of Trinity Church in Sebring, along with her husband, Ricky Oates. She worked as a Deaconess under the direction of Bishop Charles and Leading Lady Judith Anderson. Serving the Lord was her passion.  Pamela was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, nurturing aunt, and faithful friend. She loved life and was adored by many.  

Pamela was preceded in death by her biological father, Nathaniel Sutton, and son Clinton Fletcher Jr. (Rakeed).

Pamela leaves to cherish her memory, Husband: Ricky Oates of Sebring, FL; Parents: Cynthia and R.D. Paul of Sebring, FL; Sons: Everette Peart Jr., Wesley Baggett, and Ricky Oates Jr. all of Sebring, FL; Jacquae Peart of Commerence City, CO; Walton Peart of Stone Mountain, GA; Daughters: Malissa Peart of Great Falls, VA; Luanne Peart Simmons of Jonesboro, GA; Siblings: Sharmin Jones (James Brinkley) and Cortez (Jodi) Paul of Sebring, FL; Grandchildren: Everette Peart III, Kaden Baggett, Nayeli Baggett, Sariyah Baggett all of Sebring, FL; Giovanni Herbas, Brianna Herbas, Kayla Lisanick, Keyon Forest all of Great Falls, VA; Niriana Simmons, Nevaeh Simmons, Marcus Simmons Jr. all of Jonesboro, GA, Syanna Peart, Mayleena Peart, Noah Peart, Imani Peart, Bianca Peart, Alonna Peart all of Stone Mountain, GA; Walton Peart Jr, Kadarius Peart, Jamarion Peart of Sebring, FL; Sister-N-Laws: Linda Roberson of Avon Park, FL; Millie (David) Douglas of Tavares, FL; Brother-N-Laws: Henery Robertson & Charlie Oates of Dunn, NC; Nieces: Danasia Lowe of Kissimmee, FL; Shamari Jones, Brianna Jones, & Taysia Paul all of Sebring, FL; Great Niece: Cor’Mya Paul of Sebring, FL; Nephews: Cortez Paul Jr., Derreck Thomas Jr., Cameron Paul, Cortrell Paul, and Rakeed Paul all of Sebring, FL. Aunts: Mary (Grady) Kerney, Gloria (Junior) Mayers, & Michelle Massaline all of Sebring, FL; Carolyn McKinnon of Sarasota, FL; Lisa Hampton of Montgomery, AL; Erlene Tuff of Miami, FL; Louise Blue of New York; Mary Young, May Liza (Robert) Carrol; Annie Andrews; Mae Love Paul; Inez (Collis) Blanks; Patricia (Elmer) Alexander; Amy (Anothony) Jackson all from Newton, AL; Great Aunts: Minnie Pearl Davis of Daytona Beach, FL; Ernestine Dudley of Avon Park, FL; Uncles: Sam Paul; Willie Frank Paul both of Newton, AL; Anthony Hampton of Lakeland, FL; Calvin (Edwina) Williams of Sebring, FL; Special Stepmother: Deloris Sutton; Special friends: Stephanie Lewis, Maureen Wilson, Shawn Tredwell, Jennifer Charley, Verna Benjamin, and Delsie Fletcher-Wilson. Special Godsister: Regina Pope; Godchildren: Khamis Walker, Eboni Walker, and Rico Garret, and a host of cousins.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL  33870
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com