Pam Vaught

Pamela Sue Wilkinson Vaught was born on May 10, 1956 in Freeport, Texas. She went to her heavenly home on July 30, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer.

She graduated from Brazosport High School (Freeport, Texas) in 1974 and moved to Houston where she worked for Shell Oil Company. She married Karl Vaught on October 30, 1982 and moved to San Antonio, Texas. Pam began her career in Human Resources with Diamond Shamrock in San Antonio. She met Kandace Hawkins and built on trust, respect, and a shared vision, Pam and Kandace co-founded Tri-Starr Personnel in San Antonio in 1985. Pam's tenure at Tri-Starr spanned an impressive 36 years, during which she held pivotal roles including Senior Executive Recruiter, Corporate Services Manager, and Training and Services Support Manager. Pam maintained her certification as a Certified Staffing Professional with the American Staffing Association. From 2009 until her retirement in 2021, Pam served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Tri-Starr group. The countless employees she guided and mentored will forever be a testament to her enduring legacy at Tri-Starr. She also worked at Spring Branch Middle School as the Student Records Specialist when her sons were in school.

Pam was a devout Christian and faithfully followed Jesus throughout her life. She blessed many people with her generous spirit and shared the love of Christ wherever she went. She was a faithful member of the Bulverde Baptist Church as a prayer warrior for the youth department and served on various committees. She sang in the church choir there and in other churches she attended throughout her life.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Karl Martin Vaught; son Travis Alan Vaught, daughter-in-law Katie, and grandchildren Ennis and Wren of Everett, Washington; son Tyler Martin Vaught, daughter-in-law Keri, and granddaughter Ariana of Midland, Texas; and son Austin Edward Vaught and daughter-in-law Jamie of North Hollywood, California. Her surviving siblings include sister Deborah Elaine Behling and husband Richard of Sugar Land, Texas; sister Carol Ann Gilbrech and husband Tony of The Woodlands, Texas; and brother Douglas Alan Wilkinson and wife Paulanna of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by nephew David Michael Armendariz and his husband Nathan Wellborne of Houston, Texas; niece Rachel Catherine Armendariz and her son Brandon; nephew Trent Dylan Wilkinson of Carrizo Springs, Texas; and nephew Isaac Lee Wilkinson of Houston, Texas. Her extended family is composed of many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

She is preceded in death by her mother Thelma Catherine Goff Wilkinson and father Bobby Ray Wilkinson.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 14 at 11:00 am at Bulverde Baptist Church, 1331 Bulverde Road, Bulverde, Texas 78163. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be sent to the American Cancer Society or Gideon’s International.