Pamela Susan Palmer

Pamela Susan Palmer, 70, of Geneseo, passed away at Hillcrest Home – Geneseo, on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  Cremation Rites have been accorded, and the inurnment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Geneseo at a later date.  Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory – Geneseo Chapel will be assisting the family with arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Pam Palmer Memorial Fund.

Pam was born December 13, 1954, the daughter of William “Sonny” and Joan (Gierhart) Crider, in Geneseo, IL.  She graduated from JD Darnall High School, class of 1973.  On October 10, 1991, Pam married Tim Palmer.  He preceded her in death on September 27, 1996.  Pam was an avid reader and loved animals.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 

Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Joan Crider of Geneseo; son, Sam (Kierstin) Palmer of Colona; siblings, Sheri (Mike) Lindsey of Geneseo and Mike (Brenda) Crider of Geneseo; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Pamela was preceded in death by her father, William “Sonny” Crider; husband, Tim Palmer; and maternal/paternal grandparents, John (Ruth) Gierhart and Bill (Eva) Andrew.