Today, we honor the loving memory of Pamela Hall Staats, who departed this world on Thursday, December 4, 2008 to meet her Heavenly Father and earthly father above.

Born on December 13, 1956, Pam loved her family deeply and served her church and community well.

She was preceded in death by her father, James P. "Buddy" Hall, of Buena Vista.

She is survived by her husband and soul mate, Larry Wayne Staats, of Lexington; a daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly Hall Dorey and Brent Dorey, of Lexington; two grandsons, Alden Parrish Dorey and Kellan James Dorey; her mother, Doris "Sissy" Huffman Hall, of Buena Vista; a sister, Clarissa Jo Tomlin and brother-in-law, Randy Tomlin, of Glasgow; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Rosemary Staats, of Cool Ridge, WV; and Danny Staats, of Buena Vista. Also remembered are two special friends, Kay Ramsey and Ginger Webb, both of Buena Vista.

Pam was an active member of the Calvary Brethren Church serving on the church board and as treasurer. She was a Life Member of the Buena Vista Rescue Squad, serving 23 years. She was in the Top Ten Most Calls Answered for 20 consecutive years and was the only female Captain elected to that position. She was employed for 32 years by the City of Buena Vista Finance Department. She was also a Life Member of the Virginia Jaycees. Pam was an encourager and motivator to everyone whose life she touched. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

The family will be meeting with friends and family on Friday, December 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Calvary Brethren Church in Buena Vista. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 6, at 2 p.m., at Calvary Brethren Church with burial to follow at Green Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Calvary Brethren Church for the Larry Coleman Building Fund.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista, VA.