Pam Gulledge

OZARK…Ms. Pam Gulledge, a resident of Ozark, died early Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. She was 67.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Matt Sasser officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ms. Gulledge, daughter of the late Raymond Earl Gulledge and Rosemary Tachawwickah Gulledge, was a proud native of Ozark. She grew up with a strong sense of family and community, and she carried those roots with her throughout her life. She graduated from Carroll High School in 1977 and later continued her education at Wallace Community College, always believing in learning and bettering herself.

A meaningful part of her identity came from her Comanche Nation Indian heritage, which she held close to her heart. She was proud of where she came from and the strength, resilience, and deep family ties that are woven into that history. She honored her heritage in quiet but steady ways—through the stories she cherished, the traditions she respected, and the sense of pride she carried in knowing the generations she came from. It was a part of her that shaped her spirit, her outlook, and the way she connected with the people she loved.

Over the years, she worked in several places that became part of her story—M.O. Carroll Grocery Company, Mass Merchandisers, Pemco Aeroplex at Napier Field, and C&S Door Plant in Ozark. No matter where she was employed, she was known for being dependable, hardworking, and someone who could be counted on. She took pride in doing things the right way and giving her best, whether she was helping a coworker or tackling a new task.

In her personal life, she had a wonderful mix of interests that made her uniquely her. She loved listening to music, especially Elvis and songs with Spanish lyrics—something about the rhythm and the language always spoke to her. She had a knack for assembling things of any kind, from small items to more complicated pieces. If something needed putting together, she was the one who could figure it out. She also enjoyed the fun and excitement of slot machines, and she adored her special K‑9 babies, who were truly part of her family.

She was a devoted University of Alabama football fan, cheering on the Crimson Tide with enthusiasm every season. And her favorite flower was the rose—a simple, classic beauty that matched her own quiet strength.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Michelle Gulledge, whose memory remained close to her heart.

Surviving relatives include her husband, Jeffery Wayne Sanders; sister, Cristal Gulledge, both of Ozark; two uncles, Connie Galey and Byron Hoahwah; aunt, Kimberlyn Hoahwah Taua (Gayland), Norman, Oklahoma; her two beloved dogs, “Gus Gus” and “Pepperjack”; a host of cousins.

Serving as active pallbearers will be Phil Benton Jones, Jr., Phil Benton Jones, III, Floyd Madrid, John Sanders, Sam Covington, and Jamie Sanders. Members of the Dale County Sheriff’s Office will serve as honorary pallbearers.