Pamela Miriam Garcia, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024. Pamela was born on August 5, 1958. She was adopted by Sam and Grace Waxman. She graduated from Van Horn High School in Independence, Missouri. She went to Graceland University and received her degree in teaching. She taught English and Spanish classes during her teaching career. After teaching for 20 years, she worked to receive her master’s degree in counseling from Central Missouri State University. She then became the guidance counselor at William Chrisman High School in the Independence School District. In her free time, Pam enjoyed gardening, shopping, going to Chiefs games and most of all spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her daughter: Tara; son: Dane and grandson: Watson. Pam will have a celebration of life with her family and friends at a private location.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Marilyn Moffitt
14 Sep 2024Pam (Ms. Waxman to me when I was her student at Orrick High School) will be remembered by me as the teacher who directed my path to become an English teacher. I am grateful to her for ALL she taught me during those years and beyond. We lost touch in later years, but I am forever grateful for ALL she taught me. I pray for Tara, Dane, and her grandson — that you all know your mom and Grammy affected many lives for the better. Prayers for all of you during this season of loss. May you find comfort that Pam touched many lives as teacher and friend.
Renee ONeal (Renee Holmes)
16 Sep 2024So sorry for your loss. I wish I would have been able to visit her again before she passed. I will miss her even though I haven’t been able to get down there to see her, but knowing I will never be able to see her again is really painful. 😭😥😕