Pamela "Pam" Dow Tekumalla

Pamela “Pam” Renee Dow Tekumalla, age 66, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Randolph Hospital.

Pam was born in Akron, OH on September 25, 1959 to Richard and Barbara Garman Dow. She was formerly employed with B.B. Walker Shoe Company in Asheboro and as a property manager for Booker Creek Townhouse Apartments in Chapel Hill. Pam was a devoted daughter. She loved crocheting, sewing, and crafting. Pam was an avid reader, especially murder mysteries.

She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Dow and her faithful feline companions, Tricia, Chloe, and Zoey.

She is survived by her son, Jim Keagy (Diana); mother, Barbara Rae Prestridge; former husband, Srikanth Tekumalla; Jim’s father, Tom Keagy; and her feline companions whom she loved very much, Spot and Tiger Tekumalla.

A Celebration of Pam’s life will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12 noon at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to SAFE Haven for Cats, 8431 Garvey Dr., #137, Raleigh, NC 27616.