Pamela Fair Gross Chesley, 66, died April 6, 2016, at South Florida Baptist Hospital.
Ms. Chesley was raised in Odessa, Florida, by her loving parents, Fay and Joseph Gross. She graduated from Leto High School in Tampa in 1968.
She attended Eckerd College and graduated from the University of South Florida in 1972. She later graduated from Boston University with a master’s degree in public relations.
She had a successful career as an English teacher at Leto High School and with nonprofit public relations. She was also president and CEO of the family business.
From 1987 until her death, she resided in Plant City. She was a true animal lover and proud mother.
She is survived by her daughters, Josie Megan Chesley, 27, and Cassie Fay Chesley Henrriquez, 26; former husband, Russell Chesley III; nephew, Robert Jason Cronk; cousins, Kaye Eichelberger Pace, Hallie Pace, Jack Pace and Nina Goldstein; beloved dogs, Rocky and Freddy; and cats, Fernando and Delilah.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Joelle Renee Ashley and Kimberly Ashley.
A memorial service was held April 14, at Wells Memorial and Event Center in Plant City.
Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.