Pamela Bentley Cannon

After a long battle with multiple sclerosis, Pamela Bentley Cannon, 73, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. 

Pamela was born on December 23, 1946 in Takoma Park, MD to Robert Bentley and Jeannine Bentley.  She was raised by her grandparents, Weltie and Ruby Baker.  Pam graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1965. 

She married Herald W. Hirst Jr. and their son Herald W. Hirst III was born in February 1964.  Pam then married James A. Turner Sr. and their daughter Alicia K. Turner was born in February 1970.  In 1980, Pam married John A. Cannon Jr. and became stepmother to Tara & Johnny Cannon.  Their blended family moved to Burtonsville, MD where they lived for 14 years. 

Pam was employed by The Washington Hospital Center, Raine & Son Plumbing, and Ski Haus as a bookkeeper.  She had a very strong work ethic that continued throughout her life. 

In 1993, Pam was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.  Pam took this diagnosis very hard and her struggles with her health were great. 

John and Pam retired to Myrtle Beach, SC where they lived in a beautiful home near a horse farm that she loved.  Pam had a passion for photos and scrapbooking, loved listening to the golden-oldies, adored her figurines, and cherished her home which she was deeply proud of. 

Pam is survived by her husband, John A. Cannon Jr.; her sisters Deborah Ware & Donna Maddox; brothers Michael Ware & Donald Ware; Son Herald W. Hirst III; daughter Alicia Divens; Stepdaughter Tara White; stepson John A. Cannon III; 3 grandchildren Jacob White, Jessica White, and Sofia Divens; and her dearest friend Donna Brookman.  She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and brother, John Ware.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to National MS Society.  A memorial service will be held on September 12, 2020 from 2 to 4 pm at Beall Funeral Home of Bowie, MD.