BEN DILLON/Missourian
Pam Nunnelly prays during a service at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church on a Sunday in March. Nunnelly attends an early morning service and a women's Sunday school class.

Who is Pam Nunnelly?

How old are you?  Between 40 and 50. You never ask a lady her weight or age.

What is your marital status?  Single/divorced.

Do you have children?  No.

What is your highest level of education?   A bachelor’s degree in education with credits toward a master’s in education.

Do you have relatives in Columbia?   Yes.

Do you attend religious services?   I was raised Methodist, but I attend a Baptist church.

With which political party do you affiliate?   Democrat.

Where do you work?  I teach in the Columbia Public School District.

What is your salary?  I am a millionaire. Just kidding.

How long have you lived in Columbia?   I was raised in Columbia but lived in San Diego for 13 years after graduating from Mizzou. I came back to Columbia 12 years ago.

How long do you plan to stay in Columbia?   Until I win the lottery! The lottery supports education.

In which Columbia neighborhood do you live?   The Kiwanis Park area.

Do you live in a house, an apartment or other?   House.

Do you live in a house, an apartment or other?   Own.

What kind of car do you drive?   Currently I have an old Chevy ... but my plans are to get a new luxury car by May.

What kind of computer do you have?    Dell, and I use Windows.

What kinds of recreational activities do you participate in?    I enjoy the arts (concerts, plays, gallery shows), walking, and I coach cheerleading and community service.

What is your favorite thing about Columbia?   I do not have one favorite thing about Columbia. I believe Columbia is a diverse community and a safe place to live. More specific would be that I like living in a “college town.”


— Jim Buell