Pamela Odom Gates, 69, passed away on Saturday December 31, 2022. A Celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home with Reverend Jeffrey Powell officiating. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1685, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
Pamela was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Marvin Ben and Maria Patat Odom and was preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa Beattie; and brothers, Phil and David Odom. She loved life, and people, laughing often and had a generous heart. Pamela loved to dance and being with her family and friends. She started her career as a Teller after graduation and continued in the Banking business throughout her career. As a Mortgage Loan Officer, her greatest joy was helping first time buyers purchase their home.
She is survived by her husband, Tracy Gates; children, Matt Garrett, Greg (Candace) Gates, and Ashley Powell; five grandchildren, Jordan and Sydni Beattie, Harley, Gregory, and Ivy Gates; sister, Vicki (Bobby) Akin; brother, Jack Odom; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of arrangements.
