Tammie Lipham King

Tammie Lipham King obituary, Decatur, TX

Tammie Lipham King

Tammie King Obituary

Visit the Hawkins Funeral Homes - Decatur website to view the full obituary.

Tammie Lipham King, 63, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Sunday, October 19th, 2025.

Graveside Service is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 23rd at East Bridgeport Cemetery.

Tammie was born March 29th, 1962 to James and Joann (Smith) Green in Dallas, Texas. Her and Bart having been together over 33 years were united in marriage January 21st, 2025 in Decatur, Texas. Tammie was a strong believer in her church. She was a beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death in death by her son, Michael Lipham.

Those left to cherish her memory are, her husband, Bart King; her daughters, Amber Greene, Joanna Holley and husband Ryder, Meagan Rivera and husband Michael; grandchildren, Alic and wife Kaylee, Ethan, Landon, Rhyland, Bentley, Trinitey, Canyon, Owen, Reece, and Mayzleigh; great grandchildren, Blakeley and Weston; her sisters, Debbie and Sherry; her brothers, Joe and Chris; and her very special friend, Joann Andrew; extended family and a host of friends.

Hawkins Funeral Homes - Decatur

405 E. Main, Decatur, TX 76234

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