May 20, 1954 – February 17, 2026
Pamela Jean Sanford, age 71, of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away on February 17, 2026.
Pam was the daughter of the late Walles “Gene” and Patty Gadeken. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend who deeply valued peace and creativity in her life.
Pam was an artist at heart and enjoyed crafting, painting and gardening in her spare time. Those who loved her would describe her as headstrong, kind, and helpful. She was a courageous and bold woman who would give you the shirt off her back and always kept her family connected.
She is survived by her children: Shad and Sonja Johnson, and grandchildren Araya and Ayrik Johnson; Tina and Jaime Salcido, and grandchild Tesoro Salcido; Jerry and Cloie Thomas; and Patty Gray, and grandchild Ayvic Gray.
She is also survived by her brothers, Ed Gadeken, Jeff Gadeken, Mike Gadeken; and her sister, Peggy Morris.
I addition to her parents, Pam was preceded in death by her brother, David Gadeken.
Arrangements are being handled by Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. There will be no services.
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