Tamara R. Menzie, 63, of Eustis, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. Born in Gary, Indiana, she moved to Eustis in 2008 from Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was a teacher at Eustis High School for 13 years. She taught Spanish, French and was the former swim coach. Prior to moving to Eustis, she also taught for many years in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Tamara is survived by her life partner, Terry Menzie of Eustis, FL; son, Brandon Thomas (Christina) Williams of Key West, FL; daughter, Megan Jayne (Vic) Oliver of Mobile, AL; son, Carlton Keith (Nina) Williams, of High Point, NC; mother, Nancy Jayne Reed of Crown Point, IN; brother, Timothy (Bridget) Reed of Homewood, IL; 6 grandchildren, Kalyna Renée, Rydder Edison, Coltin Blayke, Athena Marie, Eliyanah Marie and Mya Jayne, as well as 2 great-grandchildren, Creed and Lucas. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Richard Reed and her grandson, Mason Douglas. A celebration of her life will be held at the Eustis Community Center on Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Eustis High School Swim & Baseball Teams. Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis, Florida.
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