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Tammy Lyn McDaniel Nester

1971 - 2017

BORN

1971

DIED

2017

Tammy Nester Obituary

Nester Tammy Lyn McDaniel Nester, 46, of Groveport, Ohio, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. passed away suddenly from a brief illness at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Tammy is survived by her two wonderful children, Kyle A. Nester and Madison A. Nester, who she loved dearly; mother, Sandra L. McDaniel Butzer and step-father, Dan Butzer; loving aunt and uncle, Mike and Linda Bussey; and her special cousin, Jeff (Jennifer) Bussey; step-sister, Lisa (Tom) Patterson of Delroy, Ohio; and step-brother, Aaron Butzer of Wadsworth, Ohio; and several more aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, her father Donald L. McDaniel and ex-husband Roy H. Nester. Tammy spent many years as a Practice Manager, Certified Medical Assistant and a Professional Coder for several physicians in the Columbus, Ohio area. She was also very active in her children's school activities and especially sports. Caring Cremation® will take place by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, Lancaster, Ohio. A private celebration of Tammy's life will be held at a later date with family and friends. Memorial Gifts may be made to the Groveport Athletic Boosters, 4475 South Hamilton Rd., Groveport, OH 43125 in honor of Tammy and her children. To send an online condolence, and sign the guestbook, please visit www.funeralhome.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2017.

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October 26, 2017

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Cathy Powers

October 11, 2017

Thinking of you today. Your favorite time of year. Rest in peace

julie pettit

February 25, 2017

kyle and maddison thoughts and prayers are with you julie pettit ( friend of aunt amy )

Karen Schleret

February 23, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Tammy and I have known eachother through school and sports. She truely loved her kids. She will be missed

annonymous

February 23, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Phyllis Bussey

February 21, 2017

Dear Sandy, Kyle and Maddie,
I'm am so sorry in the loss of your daughter and mother. My goodness, what a loss, I can't even imagine.
If there is anything I can do, please feel free to call.
Deepest sympathy,
Phyllis and Larry Bussey

Judy Appleman

February 19, 2017

So sorry for your loss Sandy ... Tammy was such a sweet person. Never met her children but I'm sure they are as special as she was. Judy & Bob Appleman

Wendy

February 19, 2017

My thoughts and prayers to Tammy's family

Bill Silasavage

February 19, 2017

I'll always remember the time we worked together, may you rest in peace.

Amy O'Hare-Rice

February 18, 2017

So sorry to hear about Tammy's passing. Your family are in my prayers and thoughts during this time. God bless!

Becky Davis

February 18, 2017

Sending prayers to family, and friends. I went to school with Tammy. Very hard to believe. She will be missed.

Rick Silvia

February 18, 2017

I knew Tammy all the way thru school. She was one of my sister's closest friends. We had good times in band together. I will miss you and another angel in heaven watching down on all of us. This world is worse off without you Tammy. May you rest in peace. I will pray for your kids and mother on a daily basis for them to have strength and peace at this time. Love you always Tammy like a little sister.

Roger and Kathy Scarberry

February 18, 2017

Tammy will be deeply missed by our family. Her sincere goofiness was matched only by her big heart. Our condolences to all who knew and loved her. Go be with the angels, dear Tammy.

Donna Garner

February 18, 2017

We will miss you Tammy. We worked together for couple of years. I will miss talking to you. I wish Kyle and Maddie the best. So sorry for your loss of father and now your mother

cherie,maria selena and kyle

February 18, 2017

May jesus carry and hold kyle and madison through the pain they are going through and keep them close. Lift their spirit up and guide kyle and madison out of the situation they have came out of and help them again. God bless you two we are all here for you so sorry to hear about passing of another parent.

February 18, 2017

Dearest Sandy,

We are so sorry to hear this news. Sheila sent me a message to let me know. So sudden and such a special lady! Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Hugs!!

Mike and Joyce (Eaton) Strawn

Anna Harmon

February 18, 2017

I have known Tammy and Roy since their son Kyle played little league football with my son, Dakota. We would sit together at games all the way through our boys senior year of high school. Wow, I can't believe your gone so soon. Rest easy my friend and keep looking down on your babies. To Kyle and Maddie, you have so many people that will be here for you to help in anyway possible. Love and hugs to you both.

Chris Scarberry

February 18, 2017

I was so grateful to have you in my life for the past 4yrs. I will forever love you and miss you

kacy weaver

February 18, 2017

I will miss Tammy's delightful spirit; she was always so fun to be around. We were lucky to have her as part of our family.
My sincere condolences to all her loved ones,
Kacy (Scarberry) Weaver

Chris Scarberry

February 18, 2017

The 4yrs we had together I wouldn't trade for anything in the world. I will forever love you and miss you.

February 18, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you the comfort and strength needed now and in the days ahead. (2 Cor 2:3,4)

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