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1976
DIED
2011
Tammy Shields Obituary
She was born in Alabama on Aug. 25, 1976 to Billy Ray Cook and Jennie Motley Schlenker. She graduated from Prattville High School in 1994. Shortly after high school she moved to Fort Walton Beach and attended both Pensacola Junior College and Northwest Florida State College.
Tammy worked in the food-service industry, locally at Café Thirty-A, Elephant Walk and for the last 11 years she served her favorite customers at Bay Café. She loved to travel and visited Korea, Germany, Holland, France, England, the Caribbean, New York City and Washington D.C. Tammy liked to help people, lost souls in distress/need. She held animals very close to her heart, especially dogs. In fact, she rescued several from PAWS.
Tammy is survived by her mother, father and stepfather, Chris; her two brothers, Matt and Corey Cook; her sister, Melissa Horne; and her nieces, Katie and Ava. She is also survived by those of us who loved her very much. You will not be forgotten Tammy!
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Jody Seamon
August 25, 2025
Thinking of you today. Happy Birthday. You are missed.
Christopher Kelley
June 25, 2020
Still think about you often, miss you! So glad you were part of my life.
Hannah Kaitlyn Horne
August 23, 2018
7 years later and I still cry as if you just left us. I miss you so much it hurts. Ill see you again one day. I love you so so much.
Angela Hall
July 28, 2011
Gone 2 soon...I will always remember ur Big beautiful SMILE. We had alot of good times @ PHS. My prayers are with the family. We love you class of 94 PHS.
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Twana Drayton
July 27, 2011
OMG!!! Im so late and so--I just dont know. Words cant express what Im feeling right now. You were my right hand man in school; such a compassionate person and had the smile that could brighten anyone's world. For sure; you're in a better place but forever will be missed. Love you Tammy...
Annie Hardy
July 8, 2011
Tammy, you were the strongest, most independent woman i have ever met. always there to help anyone in need , and i enjoyed every moment of the stories you shared with me. You were such an open and honest person it breaks my heart u are not here with us now. I miss that snile and everyone else does too, you will forever be missed, never forgotten i love you Tammy .
Jennifer Cochran Sullins
July 6, 2011
Rest in peace, Tammy. A life so precious, stolen from Earth, placed gently into the hands if God. Class of 1994, PHS.
Helen Newton
July 5, 2011
Tammy, You have touched many lives and loved by so many people. This world will not be the same without you. I know you are with The Lord now and that helps knowing your with Our Father in His Kingdom.
Joan & Jim Johnson
July 5, 2011
Tammy's smile will be missed. Our condolences to her family.
July 5, 2011
TammyYou are truly missed...loved your smile and "our" talks...love you ann
Christy Bell
July 4, 2011
Tammy you will truly be missed. May God Bless you and your family especially now. God Bless you are truly an angel.
Soncha Marvin
July 3, 2011
Tammi, May God bless you, and I'll be praying for your family. John 3:15, whoever believes in Him should perish but have eternal life. R.I.P, Tammi
Corey Cook
July 3, 2011
I will always remember my sister as being the best sister anyone could ever ask for. I will never get over the loss, however, she would want us to remember all of the happy memories. A part of me is gone forever and I miss her so much.
Denise Carter-Cord
July 3, 2011
Tammy, I have so many memories of you, Jennifer, Melissa, and Me. We grew up with each other, doing everything together. It's so hard to believe you are gone. One regret I have is not staying intouch with You and your family. I love You very Much! Your beautiful smile and laugh will stay in my heart forever! You will be missed!
Jennifer Ninesling
July 3, 2011
I have such great memories of Tammy in High School. Tammy was such a wonderful person! Tammy always made u smile. You will be missed by many people. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love you!
Sandi King
July 3, 2011
My heart & prayers are with you & your family. You touched the lives of many great people because you were a great person. RIP Tammy ?
Ted Kotowske
July 2, 2011
Tammy God blessed me to get to know you and have a chance to work with you and be friends..Me , Kensleigh and Maddy will miss you terribly ,but know you are in a great place now.It was untimely but God has a need for you in Heaven..You will be missed and sorry i didnt keep in touch when i moved.
ANDRIAN BATES-JENKINS
July 2, 2011
TAMMY YOUR LIFE MAY HAVE BEEN CUT SHORT BUT GOD HAS WRAPPED HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU AND CALLED YOU HOME. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY IN THIS DARK TIME BUT WITH PRAYER AND THE LOVE OF YOUR FRIENDS MAY YOUR SOUL AND FAMILY FIND PEACE. MUCH LOVE ALWAYS (CLASS OF 1994)
JEFF HAMER
July 2, 2011
TAMMY WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WOUNDERFUL SOUL TO BE AROUND!SHE WILL BE MISSED MUCH
Sabrina Kelley
July 2, 2011
You have a special place in my heart and I love you very much....I will miss you Tammy!
Kendra Herren Sumner
July 2, 2011
Your beautiful smile was contagious and your laughter was heartwarming. May your spirit soar and our memories of you bring us comfort. Class of 1994 will remember.
Tania Sargent Middlebrooks
July 2, 2011
Rest in peace sweet girl. Your smile will forever be bright.
LeAnna Holbrook
July 2, 2011
Tammy, we love and miss you. We will always remember you. May the Lord bless you and be with your family in this time of sorrow.
Brittany Bair
July 1, 2011
Dear Tammy. I will forever miss your smile, it was electric. I will never forget our years at Ewalk and my brief lunch shifts at Bay Cafe. You did not deserve this and I hope you rest forever in peace. Till we meet again my friend.
CHRISTEL AUSTIN
July 1, 2011
Tammy, I will truly miss you always so ready to please us at the Bay Cafe,loved your smile.
Dena Aplin Welch
July 1, 2011
May you find peace.
Latisha Bates
July 1, 2011
Wow......change is constant and persistent, as well as "Our Homegoing".........i'm so very shock and sadden about the news. I have very fond High School Memories.....Senior Skip Parties....about Tammy and Our Class that I will cherish. my heart and my prayers goes out to Tammy and her family.....also know she's in a pleasantly safe place. <3
Anthony Thorn
July 1, 2011
Tammy is a friend of mine from high school. Although I haven't seen her in years I know she will be missed. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends at this time of mourning. R.I.P. Tammy
Shannon Armstrong
July 1, 2011
Tammy was a beautiful person both inside and out. She will be missed by everyone who knows her and be remembered as a whole hearted person who would help at any call. May God hold your family in his loving arms and help ease the pain with the rejoice of knowing you are with him.
April Tiller
July 1, 2011
So sorry Melissa for the loss of your sister!aa we are all praying for your strength during this time.
John Lewis
July 1, 2011
Tammy really was a great spirit and now she really is a spirit.I know she'll be keeping an eye on all her friends and family. To the closest of friends and family smile and be proud you knew her. She will defiantly be missed.
Danielle Dunn
July 1, 2011
I will love and miss you forever!!! You were always a wonderful friend. It has a been a few years since we have seen and even spoken to each other but i know that if i saw you we would keep up where we left off like it was only yesterday. My heart goes out to your family. I love you Tammy
Jenny Williams
July 1, 2011
We will miss you so much. Our thoughts and prayers are will your family. Love you all!!
Kimberly Fremming (Lunch Bunch)
July 1, 2011
Tammy was a wonderful Angel that will be missed greatly. God has a wonderful new angel to sing in heaven by his side. We don't know what we will do without you Tammy.
Staci Flournoy-West
July 1, 2011
You were an awesome person and you will be missed. I love you!
jessica fitzgerald
July 1, 2011
Tammy, i wish i could rewind time and tell you how much you mean to me ! you were always so positive about everything :-) there's not a day that goes by that i haven't thought about your words of encouragement, I love you girl & will miss you !
Bay Cafe Gang
July 1, 2011
We will miss that beautiful smile! We all loved you!
Angie Boles
July 1, 2011
Tammy my high school years would not have been the same without you. You were my closest friend then, I regret we didn't stay in touch. It's not fair that you were taken so soon. You always did live life to the fullest and you inspired others to do the same. I will never forget you...I love you friend.
Shawna McKeithen
July 1, 2011
You will always be in my heart and I will cherish all the memories we made together. You will forever be missed. I love you!
Lizzie Glenn
July 1, 2011
I have so many great memories of teenage yrs with TAMMY,we had so much fun,she was a great friend.She will missed dearly.I hate we didnt keep in touch but I know GOD has u with him, and I cant wait to see you again. I LOVE YOU!
Jimmie Vernon
July 1, 2011
Prayers to all !!! Sorry for the loss of a wonderful soul...Blessings all around !!! Jimmie (Jay Jay) Vernon
Lizzie Glenn
July 1, 2011
I have so many memories of Tammy and cant think of one bad one.We had such great times.I've known her for 17yrs, she was a great person,Tammy you will be truley missed and always loved. I know GOD has u with him and I hate we didnt keep in touch,but I cant wait to see you again. I love you!
glenn mcwhirter
July 1, 2011
I will always remember how positive and fun you where. It seemed everytime i saw you, you had a smile on youur face.
Our prayers are with your family.
Glenn Mcwhirter
Chris Kelley
July 1, 2011
Tammy was a huge part of my early life. Every memory I have from High School invokes her in some way. Her family are some of the greatest people you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. We will all miss you Tammy, I am glad I got to share things with you.
Love... Chris K.
Amanda Barton
July 1, 2011
Tammy, you were one of the sweetest people I ever had the privilege to know. I thank God for allowing us to be cousins. We all had a great time together as kids, the Motley's, Cook's, and Holbrook's. I will never forget the time we had together. I know you are in a better place now with our grandma. I love you Tammy, and you will truly be missed.
Christina Noble-Moore
July 1, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your untimely passing. I to know that you are in a better place and I know that your family and friends will never forget you.
Cassandra Barnes
July 1, 2011
I loved you as a friend dearly and growing with you as teenage girls..oh those were the days...I wish I would have had more time with you as adults..you were one of the very few TRUE friends in life..You will be in my heart forever..I love you!
Traci Flournoy Browder
July 1, 2011
I have LOVED you for over half my lifetime and I will ALWAYS LOVE you!!!!! I'll miss you but will HOLD on to our many many memories over ALL the yrs!
Isabel Smith
July 1, 2011
Tammy you touched everyone you met with your caring heart. Everyone has been left with a good memory of you. We don't know why you were taken so soon. We miss you. Rest in Peace.
Suz Gremelsbacker
July 1, 2011
Hey Tammy, I will always see your smiling face at Bay Cafe'. I know you are in a much better place. God Bless You!
July 1, 2011
Tammy was such a kind, loving woman. Praying for the family.
Melissa Cook-Horne
July 1, 2011
I'll miss you, my sweet, precious baby sister. I know you're in a better place, looking down on everyone. Katie & I love you so much. You will never be forgotten.
Jody Seamon
July 1, 2011
Tammy you were taken from your family and friends too soon. If only life had a rewind button. You will truly be missed and in our hearts forever. I will see you again on the other side. Love you!
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