Tammy Lander

Tammy Lander obituary, Houma, LA

Tammy Lander

Tammy Lander Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Samart Funeral Home of Houma - Bayou Blue on Mar. 17, 2026.
Tammy Lander, 65, of Houma La , passed away on March 15, 2026

A memorial will be held in her honor at a later date.

The family is kindly asking for donations to help cover funeral expenses. All donations can be made via phone, online through her obituary, or in person at Samart Funeral Home Of Houma Bayou Blue.

She is survived by her husband Leslie Lander Jr. , daughter, Marguerite Lander Laforce; brother, Alvin James Guidry and wife Melissa "Lisa" Ezar Pitre Guidry, grandchildren, Maia Maria Hernandez and wife Ashlynn Cooke , Christopher Scott Lirette, and Abbigail Grace Laforce; Five nephews, Jonathan, Gary, Lee, Matt, and Devin Guidry and three nieces, Rebecca Romero, Shantell Hebert and Kaite LeBlanc

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Viola Guidry; brothers Philip Luke Guidry, and Lee John Guidry.

Tammy was a loving wife,mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a very out going person who loved spending time with family. If anyone knew Tammy, they knew she loved her Saints football team. Tammy also enjoying singing and dancing. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Fly high our little song bird.

Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements.

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

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