Obituaries

Pamela D. Sigler

September 6th, 1943 – September 3rd, 2025

Pamela D. Sigler, 82, of Auburn passed away Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, in Hospice care.

Pamela Harris was born September 6, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up in Table Grove, Illinois. She is the daughter of James (Wink) and Celia Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her sister, Connie Baltzelle.

Pamela married Gary Sigler on January 10, 1965, at Table Grove Christian Church in Table Grove, IL. In January of this year, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Pamela graduated from V.I.T. High School in 1961 and attended Western Illinois University and Colorado State University. It was while attending Colorado State University that Pamela met Gary. Later, while Gary was stationed in Texas, Pamela graduated from Texas Tech with a BA in 1965. In 1995 she earned her master’s degree at Maryville University of St. Louis.

Besides family, Pamela’s greatest devotion was to her Quarter Horses. She rode most of her life and loved to share her equestrian experiences with others. In 1963, Pamela earned the title of Illinois State Rodeo Queen and competed in the National Rodeo Queen contest in Las Vegas. She always felt her teaching career dovetailed with her passion for working with horses.

The earliest years of their marriage were spent at Air Force bases in Texas, South Carolina and Idaho. When Gary was stationed in Thailand, November 1966, Pamela, and their daughter, Becky, moved back to the Harris family farm Table Grove, Illinois. When Gary was shot down on April 29, 1967, there was nowhere else Pamela could imagine being than in her beloved hometown. During this time Pamela taught at school in Bushell, Illinois, for a total of 14 years. Later as they moved to Indiana and Missouri, she continued teaching at Sacred Heart, Eureka, Missouri, substituting in Indiana, and completed her teaching career at Pacific High School in Missouri. At each move Pamela relished the idea of working with new students and often was the Cheerleading Coach.

In 2002, Gary and Pamela moved to Springfield Illinois to be closer to family. Since that time, Pamela loved living in the country, raising her dogs, and watching her family grow.

Surviving is one daughter, Becky (Tim) Straley of Vero Beach, FL; one son, Zac (Abbey) Sigler of St. Louis, MO; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth (Adam) Pritchard, Nicole (Will) Harrisson, Heather Straley, Gracelia Straley, Alex Straley, Evelyn Sigler, and Barrett Sigler; three great grandchildren; one sister, Jamell (Jeff) Adkisson, one sister-in-law, Judy (Jack) Makens; Ellen (Engel) Harlow, and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation rites were accorded.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, September 19th, at the Harris Cemetery in Table Grove, IL.

Memorials may be made to St. Louis County Police Welfare Association, 7900 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105 or the Table Grove Community Fire Station.

Condolences

September 6th, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of her entire family. With Sympathy, Rick and Kathy Heller

September 6th, 2025

Pam has been my life long friend, and I will miss her dearly. So sorry for her loss. Condolences and much love to all her family.
Linda Baily Synovitz.

September 6th, 2025

My heartfelt sympathy to Jamell and the entire family. I have many memories of Pam who graced us with her kindness and beauty. May she be at peace with the Lord. Janis Weaver

September 6th, 2025

My prayers are with all the family. Sorry for your loss. Sandy Harrison

September 6th, 2025

To the family and friends of Pam, may you all feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time from Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

September 6th, 2025

Your families are in our prayers Becky and Zac. So sorry to hear of mom's passing.

September 6th, 2025

Becky and Zac, I remember the times I babysat for you. Prayers to you both.
Melanie Heaton

September 6th, 2025

I graduated from VIT in 1967 and loved riding horses. Pam looked perfect riding her beautiful Quarter Horse. Not surprised she continued to make horses part of her life. Condolences to family and friends.
Mollee Marshall Thomas

September 6th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. I remember the Harris family from my childhood horse show days. Barb Rodda

September 6th, 2025

So sorry to hear of the news of Pam's passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family Pat (Farr) Rittenhouse

September 6th, 2025

So sorry to hear of the news of Pam's passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family Pat (Farr) Rittenhouse

September 6th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mike and Linda Blemler

September 8th, 2025

Jamell, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our sympathies and prayers go out to you and Zach and Becky and families. Paul & Vicki Remy

September 9th, 2025

So sorry for all of your loss. I am a loss for words. It seems like so close to your Moms love of her life loss. I hope knowing they are together gives you comfort. Joylene and Josiah William Collins

September 9th, 2025

George and I are so very sorry about Pam's passing. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends and with God's comforting love.

September 13th, 2025

So very sorry for your families loss. My Dad and Wink were great friends and fellow horse breeders. I have many fond memories of going to horse shows with all the Harris girls, and my sisters. Pam was a very beautiful and classy woman Linda Bean Windsor