Tamera Joy Russell

Tamera Joy Russell obituary, Dayton, OH

Tamera Joy Russell

Tamera Russell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home - Dayton on Oct. 1, 2025.

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RUSSELL, Tamera Joy (née Spears) age 64 of Dayton, Ohio peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital.
She was born Tuesday, September 27, 1960 Man West Virginia to Don and Barbara (née Miller) Spears.
She was a 1979 graduate of Kiser High School in Dayton, Ohio and is survived by her Baby Daisy (Dog); children: Amber (Carlos) Leon and Chad (Alexandria) Russell; 7 grandchildren: Laken, Kadence, Caleb, Eleahna, Kinsleigh, Ava and Mila; as well as siblings: Teresa (Roger) Messer, Pam (Bob) Kussman, and Rick Spears.
She was preceded in death by both parents Don and Barbara; siblings Don Gregory Spears and Jeffery Allen Spears.
Tamera lived a vibrant life filled with love, kindness and joy. She touched many hearts and will be deeply missed. Her spirit will forever inspire those who knew her.
May She Rest In Peace.
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