Pamela Gayle (Cook) Kologinczak

December 30, 1961 - November 7, 2009

 ODESSA Pamela Gayle (Cook) Kologinczak went home to be with her Savior, November 7, 2009, in Longview, Texas. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Please don't say I gave up, just say I gave in.
Don't say I lost the battle,
for it was God's war to lose or win.
Please don't say how good I was,
but instead say I did my best.
Just say I tried to do what's right,
to give the most,
the most I could, not less.
Please don't give me wings or halos
for that's for God to do.
I want no more than I deserve,
no extras-just my due.
Please don't grieve for me or talk in real hushed tones.
Don't be concerned about me now,
I'm well with God, I've made it home.
Don't talk about what could've been,
it's over, it's done.
Just see to all of my families needs,
especially the little ones.
When you draw a picture of me,
don't draw a saint.
I've done some good,
I've done some wrong-
so use all your paint-not just the bright and light tones.
use some gray and dark.
In fact, don't put me down on canvas,
paint me in your heart.
Don't remember the bad times,
but remember all the good,
For life is full of many things
some happy and some sad,
but if you must do something,
then I have one request….
forgive me for the wrong I've done
and with the love that's left….
Thank God…for my soul is resting….
Thank God for I've been blessed.
Thank God for all who love me
and praise God who loved me best.

Pam was born Dec. 30, 1961, in Odessa. She was a member of Mobberly Baptist Church of Longview, Texas.

Pam was preceded in death by her only true love, Herbert Wayne Kologinczak; and her grandparents, Louis and Peggy Cook and David and Lucille Waller; and her beloved cousin, Lisa Knight.

She is survived by her precious daughter, Jolie Gayle Kologinczak of Longview; her mother, Frances Hinson and her father, Joe Cook; her stepmom, Marsha Cook and her stepfather, Wayne Hinson; her brother, Todd Cook and his wife Jodi; her sister, Sherri Conran and her husband Steve; four beautiful nieces, Michelle Yoder, Tiffany Conran and Courtney and Chelsi Cook; her stepbrothers, Bruce Milliken, Joey Hinson and David Wayne Hinson; stepsisters, Karen Milliken, Lori Brown and Traci Morris and; many step-nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and her Nana Nance and Aunt Bev. She is also survived by her best friend, Rick Balazs.

The family will receive friends, Tuesday night, Nov. 10, 2009, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. The Freedom Celebration will be Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Mike Courtney and Johnny Thomason officiating.

Pallbearers will be Steven Knight, Steven Conran, Pete Williams, Dee Ewton, Carl Martin and Walter King.
Our beautiful daughter fought a long battle of liver disease. God was ready for her before her transplant at Baylor. She let us know how tired she was, but she was such a trooper all the way. See you very soon my angel Pam, Love Mom.

In memory of Pam, donations can be made to any Hospice House. Thank you.