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22
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22
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Tammy is survived by her three children, Ashley Pona of New York, NY; Samuel (Stephanie) Pona, II of Festus, MO; and Alexis (Dylan McCarthy) Pona of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; and their father, Sam Pona of South Mills, NC; also survived by her father, Kenneth (Renee) Biggers of Farmington; brother, Michael (Tammy) Biggers of Bonne Terre; and grandchildren, Nash Pona and Keely McCarthy and one more on the way.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sue (nee Nash) Biggers and one sister, Michelle Biggers.
Tammy was a registered nurse, and she had previously served as the Director of Nursing at Hillcrest Care Center. She had a caring heart, she comforted many friends and family members while they were on hospice and was very supportive during those difficult times.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
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Memorial Gathering
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home
220 N. Main St., De Soto, MO 63020
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7:00 p.m.
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Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Inc. - De SotoOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.