Pamela Toney Gill, 63, went to be with her Lord, Friday evening, August 13, 2021, at the Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, after a short illness.
Born November 4, 1957, she was the daughter of Patricia Cheek Dyer and the late Dwain A. Toney. She was a graduate of Franklin County High School class of 1975, and Georgia College in Milledgeville. She was retired from the Department of Family and Children’s Services and had worked in Hart, Franklin, and Banks Counties. She had worked the past 8 years for the U S Postal Service. Her love of animals extended to the many she raised through the years, as well as neglected and abandoned animals. She was one of the original supporters that worked tirelessly to start the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia. She was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy Gill, Carnesville; mother , Patricia C Dyer, Hartwell; sisters and brothers-in-law, Denise and Tim O’Neill, Greenville, and Lisa and Bill Brooks, Watkinsville; niece, Dillon O’Neill, and nephew, Graham Brooks; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, from 5:30 until 8pm at the Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family request that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made in her memory to the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter, 870 Bear Creek Road, Lavonia, Georgia 30553.
Pat, Lisa and Denise:
Pam was one of my VERY Best Friends!! I could talk with her about ANYTHING. I loved her so much and I will miss her every day even though we did not get to see each other as often as I would have liked.
I know how much she loved you all and I know you all will miss her and that you truly loved her!!
I pray that God will give you peace in knowing she is in a “Heavenly Place”.
Sincere Christian love and sympathy, Nadean Banister.
Family and friends,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. Loosing Pam is a loss to all who was blessed to have known her. I worked in the Hart Co DFCS office and looked forward to any opportunity to work with her. Her laughter was infectious and her love of animals quickly known. My heart goes out to each of you. Please know that Pam was a joy to so many. She will be missed and her memory treasured. I look forward to hearing her laughter when we get together in Heaven – imagine her laughter there!
Deepest Sympathy,
Faye Senkbeil
I am devastated! I am just learning of Pam’s death. I loved her so much. We worked tirelessly together to build the animal shelter. She was such a blessing to me and the animals she rescued. Tommy, I am so so sorry. My heart is broken. May my precious friend rest in peace.
I am so sorry to learn of Pam’s death . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Rest in peace my dear friend.
Dear Sweet Pat (and family): we are so.very.saddened to read of Pamela’s death. Please know that we love you and we are praying for you. Such a beautiful lady (looked so much like her Mama), kind, just a precious soul taken way too soon from us. Also, an animal lover, my kind of person. May the Good Lord give you comfort and His ever-abiding peace. You all are in our prayers. Teresa and Mike Shirley, Bowersville.
Pam was one of the best people I’ve ever known. I am heartbroken, and I know hew family is as well. I’ll never forget Pammy and her awesome and sweet spirit. When there was an animal situation, she was the first person I called. Her heart was so big. I will miss her dearly.
Family of Pam and dear friends: I have sat in disbelief for days since I heard ofPam’s passing. 1975 and prior were great memories for our circle of friends at FCHS and band.
Pam was a light and joy that made us all love her.
We could share many stories of teenagers growing up, after school shenanigans and Friday night football.
Pam surprised me a couple of years ago by popping into my retail store in Lavonia. It had been 40 plus years. But it was only yesterday when I saw her smile and heard her laughter.
She was very special and will be greatly missed.
I am forever changed for knowing her. God speed my friend!
My wife, Susan, and I both had the pleasure or working with Pam. She was a joy to talk with, helped and cared for those in
need and always knew exactly what to say to lighten your heart.
May your family find peace in knowing how many lives she enriched.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time or sorrow and loss.
Michael Perdue
Tommy, Gene and I are so very sorry to hear of Pam passing, please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Pam was one of the sweetest, nicest, and giving persons I’ve ever known. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her the last 8 years. She never stepped back or hesitated to help a coworker. She had the special ability to turn a bad day into a good day. She was the best friend a dog or cat could ever have. I’ve seen her many times after having a long day at work take food and water to animals that she thought needed a little tender loving care. She was a very special person that I’m so thankful I got to know and work with. Pam will truly be missed but will never be forgotten! Tommy, my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Pam was the most loving caring person to people and animals. She will always be remembered as such. I miss her so much her smile her laugh and just being able to talk to her. She will forever be in my heart. ❤️
Tommy and Ms. Pat,
What a testimony to Pam’s life found in the words of her friends and coworkers! Pam did have a contagious smile and an infectious laugh. I would describe her laugh as similar to the laugh of Precious Pup. With the lift of her eyebrows and the widening of her eyes, she had the gift of making me laugh in the most serious moments. I will never forget our fun times at FCHS, especially in gym class. I know you will miss her smile and her laugh. Hopefully, in time, you can smile again knowing that the lives of many people and animals are much better because of Pam.
Janet Forester Sullivan Claytor