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Tiffany Tankersley Obituary

Tiffany Allie Tankersley 45, of Tucson, Arizona, died peacefully Friday, September 7, 2012 in Sarasota, Florida. Tiffany was the daughter of Bazy Tankersley and the late Garvin Tankersley. She is survived by her sisters, Kristie Miller and Anne Tankersley Sturm; her brothers, Mark Miller and Garvin Tankersley Jr. and her children, Steven and Camille Wolfe. Tiffany graduated from St. Gregory College Preparatory School in Tucson and Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Tiffany was very active with the Reid Park Zoo, Horse Tales Literacy Project, Casa de los Niños, Al-Marah Arabians and was a current member of the St. Gregory Board and a past president of their Board. If desired, make donations to St. Gregory College Preparatory School, 3231 N. Craycroft, Tucson, AZ 85712, Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716, Horse Tales Literacy Project, ATTN: Donations, 3081 Arabian Nights Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34747, or a charitable organization of your choice. A Private Family Service is planned. Arrangements by JENNINGS FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Sep. 10, 2012.

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Jennifer

June 26, 2025

Rest in eternal peace, Tiffany.

Jennifer B. Tomlinson

CARL L Jones

November 19, 2024

I send my soul felt condolences to the Tankersley family. I knew her as a child in Barnsville, MD. We used to take care of the house on the hill. All of the Jones family worked for Bazy and Garvin for years before they moved away to AZ.
I worked there from age 13 with Dozier, my grandfather until age 17 when working at Al-Marah. My sister Peggy, helped take care of young Tiff. She will be missed when I tell the family.

David Jensen

April 1, 2013

I will miss you Tiffany! I will never forget the time we shared together. My prayers go out to your family. Rest in Peace, Tiff.

Roberta Broussard

January 23, 2013

I was a friend of Tiffany's at Trinity University. I just read of her loss in the Trinity Magazine. I have never forgotten the advice that she gave me when we were students nor the generosity of spirit that she showed me. She will truly be missed.

November 13, 2012

I was not willing to believe it when I heard of Tiffany's passing. What could we have done differently, we ask. But God and God alone beheld the perfect child. It was a shame to have lost touch with Tiffany after the St. Gregory experience and subsequently to hear of her passing. All the McGibbons and McNeills send their sincerest love and condolences to Bazy and the rest of the family.

Christe Kefauver

October 17, 2012

Dear Mrs. Tankersley,
Just learned of your daughter's passing. My neice attended Barnesville School and her name is Allie, I have an Al-Marah Arab and have shared the history of her school and my horse. My prayers for you and your family at this most difficult time.

Greg Packard

October 9, 2012

I was very sad to hear of your loss. I have so many happy memories of Tiffany during our childhood together. My heart goes out to you and your grandchildren.

Seth Deleery

September 26, 2012

I just learned of Tiffany's death. I was her priest in Round Rock, TX. She was a dear friend to me and a blessing to St. Richard's Church. My daughter is in her first year at Trinity University in part to Tiffany's love for the school. May God be with you. Fr. Seth Deleery

J Phipps

September 22, 2012

rest in peace Tiffany

Barbara Davis

September 20, 2012

Dearest Mrs. T, words cannot describe how I feel. Many, many prayers being sent your way. My family sends our condolences. Utterances too deep for words. I have such fond memories of watching Tiffany.

Mark Smith

September 19, 2012

Dear Tankersley Family,

"Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart."

We are incredibly blessed to have been touched by such a loving, warm and beautiful soul.

Mark Smith and the Eclectic Cafe family

Jessy Gabriel

September 17, 2012

My Sincere condolences to Mrs T and the family. Tiffany you always encouraged me with my dog work and always willing to listen and help. you will be missed. rest in peace.

Rob Dunn

September 17, 2012

Rest in peace Tiffany, I will always remember the good times we shared. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Dianne Grod

September 15, 2012

Tiffany was always so nice to me. She always told me how pleased she was with the results from the shows . She was a very kind person and I will miss her. My condolences to Mrs. T and the rest of the family.

September 15, 2012

Dear Mrs. Tankersley,
Please accept my sincere condolences - I am so sorry for your loss. Thanking of you.
Leslie Esselburn, former Exec. Director of Therpeutic Riding of Tucson

Bazy Brite Arnold

September 15, 2012

What a precious girl she was! You will be missed greatly by the whole Brite family. Much love to Mrs. T and the rest of the family. Sincerely, Bazy Brite Arnold

September 14, 2012

A deep sadness takes over at the loss of Tiffany. My heart goes out to her family.
She will be missed. Janice McCrea Wight

Patricia Bossemeyer

September 14, 2012

Rest in Peace. My heartfelt sympathy to your family and especially Steven from our special time together as your "Nanny". Remember the good times.

Judi Baker

September 13, 2012

My prayers and thoughts for the family and friends of Tiffany.

John Huber

September 13, 2012

On behalf of the entire community of The Barnesville School, please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of our first student, Tiffany. Our thoughts are with you.

Diane Powell

September 12, 2012

Loving memories sustain us in a time of sorrow and pain. Rest in Peace Tiffany, you will be missed.

September 12, 2012

Steeped in such warm memories of the genuine, caring friend Tiffany always was, throughout childhood and teen years. Will remember her always. Sending you love and many hugs across the miles, Bazy and to your whole family. Love, Lisa Chorebanian and the Chorebanian family

September 11, 2012

With heartfelt condolences to you, Bazy, and to all your family,
Eric and Luise Betterton

Navid and Christine Kharrazi

September 11, 2012

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our sympathys go out to you and your family.

Cathianne Roslund

September 11, 2012

A beautiful woman taken much too soon. There are no words to express the loss to her family, friends and community. May all who knew her and loved her continue to feel her love and presence.

Esther Tomlinson

September 11, 2012

May memories your loved one sustain you during your time of grief and may God give you comfort,strength and help during your time of distress. (Psalm 46:1)

Lori Dzuban-Oien

September 10, 2012

Dear Bazy, so very sorry for your loss of Tiffany, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Cheryl (Knox) Foster

September 10, 2012

No words can express the sadness that I have in my heart over Tiffany's death. Bazy, I am thinking of you constantly and praying for peace at this time. Tiffany and I had so many memories, so many memories. They are priceless. We were each other's "Bug" and I will forever miss her.

Love you, Bug....forever.

Jan Lewis

September 10, 2012

As you watch from above the love you have left behind will eternally burn in our hearts

September 10, 2012

Dear Bazy Jack and i are deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Cindi and Jack Zele

September 10, 2012

Bazy Our hearts and prayers to you and your family.
Sincerely, Cindi and Jack Zele

Jackie Arthur

September 10, 2012

Dear Bazy,My heart aches for you. I remember her out at the ranch as a little girl,I never really knew her which is my loss. God Bless you.

TROT

September 10, 2012

All of us at Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT) are very sorry for your loss. The Tankersley family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Lazzeroni

September 10, 2012

I send my sincere sympathy to Bazy in the loss of Tiffany.

September 10, 2012

WITH HEAVY HEARTS WE SEND LOVE TO ALL, SUE AND BURT

Bob Heslinga

September 10, 2012

I wish to extend my condolences and prayerful support to Bazy and to Tiffany's family.

Andrea Megna

September 10, 2012

To the Tankersley family: I am very sorry for you loss of Tiffany. I always enjoyed the horse shows together with her, riding our arabians. She will be missed.

Jay Lynn Tankersley

September 10, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Tankersley family.
Jay Lynn Tankersley-Moreno

St. Gregory College Preparatory School

September 10, 2012

All of us at St. Gregory College Preparatory School are deeply saddened by the loss of this significant member of our community. Our condolences to the Tankersley family.

Salpointe Catholic High School

September 10, 2012

The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Tankersley family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.

Susan Dawdy

September 10, 2012

Our heart goes out to Mrs. Tankersley & her family. We will keep them in our prayers through this time of sorrow. Keep your faith in God, that he may be with you and lead you during this time. I want to also give a heartfelt thanks to Barbara for always being there for them.

Walter Rector

September 10, 2012

She and I laughed and shared experiences as she worked with me in her writing class at the Straw Bale. She will be missed by Shirley and I.

Barbara K. Rector

September 10, 2012

Fiffany resides in my heart; she was such a Natural Social Worker. Love to her family in their time of sorrow.

Susan Karant-Nunn

September 10, 2012

With deepest sympathy to you, Bazy, and your family, Susan Karant-Nunn

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