Mrs. Pamela Gibbs Furman

Pamela Gibbs Furman, 59, of Summerville, wife of William Furman, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. A graduate of Bennettsville High School and Winthrop University, Pam pursued a lifelong career in social work. She made a difference in the lives of her clients and believed in her work. Pam met her husband William in preschool, though they did not really connect until they were in college. They married in 1987 and had two sons, McColl and Rob. They settled in Summerville in 1992. Pam raised their two sons with passion and pride, never more joyful than when her family was all together. Out on their boat with William, McColl and Rob, crabbing, fishing, exploring, and back home cooking and watching Clemson football, Pam loved her life. She excelled at creating special birthday and holiday celebrations and chose wonderful gifts for those she loved. When the pandemic hit and she couldn’t get out and about safely, Pam instigated monthly camping weekends in state parks in their camper. Her happy place was sitting on a beach with William. Dedicated to Christianity and firm in her faith, Pam was devoted to her church community at Ashley Ridge Church in Summerville. Pam was a woman of conviction, a woman of determination and courage, especially when she was diagnosed with cancer. She insisted on positivity from all those around her, ready to defeat the disease by force of will if necessary. Pam never gave up, fighting her way back from multiple health crises. In addition to her husband William, Pam is survived by sons McColl and Rob, sister Sandy (Buzz) Clark and brother Michael (Sue) Gibbs. The family would like to thank the many caregivers and friends who showed their kindness and compassion during her illness. Family and friends are invited to visitation on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 10 - 11 a.m. at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. The memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel there. Burial will be at 4:30 p.m. the same day at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Bennettsville, SC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Ashley Ridge Church Building Fund (Ashley Ridge Church, PO Box 51846, Summerville, SC 29485). A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.

Mrs. Pamela Gibbs Furman

August 25, 1963 - March 15, 2023