Pam was born in Boston, Massachusetts January 26, 1960 to Ruth and James Garrity. The family relocated to Madison, Mississippi in 1975. Pam graduated from St. Joseph High School in Jackson in 1977. Later she attended, Emmanuel College in Boston, where she achieved a master's degree in art.
Pam used her art talent, skills, and knowledge in the newspaper industry and the Oklahoma City Museums. Pam married Jimmy Welch in Oklahoma City on April 11, 2003 and created a home.
Pam was preceded in death by parents, Ruth and James Garrity; brother, Wayne Garrity; husband, Jimmy Welch; and dog, Cougar.
Pam leaves behind sister, Candace (Jim) Ellison; sister, Jennifer Garrity; nephew, Hunter Garrity and many people whose lives she touched.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pam's name to The American Cancer Society and Shriner's.