She was born on February 1, 1948 to the late Forrest Thornburg and Helen Rose Sigmon Thornburg.
In addition to her parents, Pamela was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Nelson; brother, Doug Thornburg and sister, Patricia Gail Thornburg.
Those left to cherish Pamela’s memory are her daughters, Leslie Williamson and husband, Bret of Statesville, Lorri Hoke of Hickory; and brother, Greg Thornburg of Conover. Also the grandchildren she adored Preston Hoke, Briana Hoke, Seth Williamson and Emily Williamson.
Pam was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She retired from MDI as a retail accountant manager after 30 plus years of service.
A Celebration of Life for Pamela will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Drum Funeral Home Chapel, 509 1st Ave. S. Conover, with Reverend Rich Irwin officiating.
The family will receive friends immediately after the service at Drum Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow at Conover Cemetery.
The family would like to acknowledge their sincere appreciation to each and every Healthcare hero who cared for Pam at Trinity Village and Carolina Caring.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd. Newton NC, 28658.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.drumfh-conover.com
The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home &
Cremation Services in Conover, NC.