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Tamara "Tammy" K. Gibbs

1970 - 2025

Tamara "Tammy" K. Gibbs obituary, 1970-2025, Columbus, IN

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1970

DIED

2025

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Tamara "Tammy" Gibbs Obituary

Tamara "Tammy" K. Gibbs, 55, of Columbus, passed from this life at 5:45 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis after a three-year battle with cancer.

Tammy was born February 5, 1970, in Greenfield, Indiana, the daughter of James "Gibby" D. and Sally R. Eddy Gibbs.

She is survived by her mother, Sally Gibbs of Columbus; sister, Christy Pugsley of Columbus; nephews, Jake Pugsley, Philip Pugsley; great-nephews, Daniel and Tanner; great-niece, Hanna, best friend of forty-four years, Kelly Wilson Lucas and God daughter, Lacy Walp.

She was preceded in death by her father, James; niece, Hannah Pugsley; grandparents, Ray and Barbara Eddy and Paul and Jessie Gibbs.

While she leaves behind a void that can never be filled, Tammy's spirit of kindness, laughter and love for her family and co-workers will be in the hearts of those she touched.

The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with Pastor Rebecca Milne officiating.

Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation from 10:00 a.m. to time of service.

She will be laid to rest next to her late father at the Garland Brook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Petersville United Methodist Church.

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Republic on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Donna Day Mount

December 30, 2025

Sally,
I am so very sorry. Prayers are for you and your family. I'm here for you.
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December 29, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dave and Bev Thayer your neighbors.

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1029 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201

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