Pamela Kay Pereira, 80, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:03 A.M., Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at her residence.
Pam had worked as an administrative assistant for an attorney.  She was involved in the beginning stages of the Du Quoin Tourism and was active with the Du Quoin Holiday Lights Fair.  Pam was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Du Quoin Library of the Arts and the Methodist Church.  Pam had a passion for dancing with her favorite dance partner "Telvi".  She enjoyed water aerobics and spending time with her furry friend "Annie".
She was born May 5, 1943 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Carl and Louise (Wellington) Siefert.
She married Anton Pereira in Ft. Myers, FL and he preceded her in death in January of 2003.
She is survived by two children - William "Bill" Gross of Pittsburgh, PA and Nancy (Mark) Deterding of Clayton, MO, four grandchildren - Cassandra (Mark) Shelton, Caleb (Mary) Day, Eric Deterding, and Brad (Miranda) Deterding, six great grandchildren - Mason, Kinley, Laykn, Braylee, Kyren and Trey, one brother - Tom (Jacque) Siefert of Du Quoin, one sister - Anna "Sis" Eichhorn of Du Quoin, three nieces - Denise Decker, Darby (Kerry) Mathis, and Sabrina Miller, three nephews - David (Gerry) Eichhorn, John (Trisha) Siefert, and Eric (Hailey) Siefert, her partner - Don Wright of Du Quoin with his extended family - Todd (Lisa) Filson, Aaron (Heather) Wright, Jami (Tim) Ramsey, Barry (Tammy) Wright, and Scott Wright along with their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother-in-law - Charles Eichhorn.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the Du Quoin Methodist Church in Du Quoin with Rev. April Turner officiating.
Friends may call from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service on Sunday at the church.
A special thanks for all the love that was poured out to our family as Pam graciously fought the battle.  Special Thanks Norm and Carol Hill, Ron and Laura Porter, Pastor April Turner, Southern Illinois Hospice Team, numerous Meals provided, and prayers that were sent full of love.  Pam was truly blessed with love and friendship.
Friends may make memorials to Du Quoin Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.