Priscilla Ann "Pam" Russell

When Priscilla moved to Texas, she used her initials from Priscilla Ann McCormick and went by the name of Pam for the rest of her life.

In the 1960s, while working as a waitress at the Sands Motel and Restaurant, she expressed her desire to open a women's clothing store to Charlie and Hazel Whittington. The Whittington's knew Pam's strong work ethic and launched her idea. The remodeled a building on Tenth St. and opened AnnZel Fashions on November 1, 1970 and it was a successful business for 30 years. The name AnnZel came from Pam's middle name and the last 3 letters of Hazel. So many people thought AnnZel was Pam's first name

Pam was an accomplished painter, creative businesswoman, loved to travel, a talented decorator, enjoyed collecting Asian art and loved animals, especially dogs.

She was a member of Altrusa Club of Borger and was instrumental in starting the Altrusa Craft Show that ran for many years. She was a founding member of the Downtown Merchant's Association and The Borger Beach Bash. She believed in supporting local businesses and encouraged everyone to do so.

Pam loved all and was willing to help where she could. She wasn't shy about offering advice (solicited or not, lol). If you were sick, she'd tell you which vitamins you need to take, if sad she'd tell you something to make you smile, if you needed any advice, she became an expert in any and all fields. She truly was passionate about making life easier for all around her.

Her proudest accomplishment was raising her five daughters, instilling in them love generosity and her work ethic.

She always ended all conversations with "I love you more".

Mom--"We love you more"

Pam is preceded in death by parents Leroy and Carol Ball McCormick and siblings Janet Majors and Jack McCormick.

She is survived by daughters, Teresa Miksch (Marty) of Fountain Hills, Arizona, Cindie Graham (Howard) of Borger, Texas, Stephanie Frick (Jim) of Borger, Texas, Kim Kistler (Steve) of Amarillo, Texas, and Jackie Carthel of Amarillo, Texas; grandchildren Andrew Miksch (Lauren) of Accord, New York, Lindsay Miksch of Anchorage, Alaska, Whitney Parrish (Walt) of Richardson, Texas, Scott Smith (Angela) of Temple, Texas, Steven Frick (Aimee) of Borger, Texas, Jamie Grant (Mike) of Amarillo, Texas, Justin Klause (Teigha) of Amarillo, Texas, Matthew Klause of Borger, Texas, Cameron Carthel (Kaysha) of Amarillo, Texas, Brant Carthel (Kayla) of Richardson, Texas, Vaden Carthel (Brianna) of Amarillo, Texas; great grandchildren Sadie Parrish, Lucy Smith, Laynie Frick, Brady Frick, Ryan Grant, Austin Grant, Collin Grant, Alyssa Rice (Wesley), Gracie Klause, Cason Klause, Crew Carthel, Claira Carthel, and Griffin Carthel. 

The Celebration of Pam's life will be 1:00 p.m. Monday January 6, 2025 at the Faith Covenant Church on McGee St. Cremation was under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

In lieu of flowers please donate to you favorite charity. The Buttercup House in Borger, or your favorite animal rescue.