Tammy James Obituary
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Tammy was born on July 27, 1958, in Seal Rock, Oregon, daughter of the late Henry Cleveland Ward and the late Earlene Ida Ward. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Timothy James, her sister, Debbie Hardin, and her sister-in-law, Kathy Godfrey.
Tammy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved spending time with her better half David, baby girl Cylvee Jo. She loved hanging out listening to music and having barbecues with her family.
Tammy is survived by her fiancé, David Anderson; her sons, Jason and Michael Smith; her daughter in law Deborah Smith; her grandchildren Lake, River, Kiley and Mazie; her brother, Mitchell Ward; her nieces, Felina Butts and Kerrie Vaughn; her nephews, Jacob and Joshua Hewitt and Bama Butt; special cousins, Sandy Barton and Wayne Estes, and other family and friends.
In accordance with her wishes Ms. James will be cremated.
The family will have a Celebration of Life on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at her oldest son, Jason Smith's home.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, is honored to serve the family of Ms. Tammy Jo James.
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