Tammy Poper Obituary
HICKSVILLE – Tammy M. Poper, 61, of Hicksville, formerly of Leipsic, passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance. She was born January 26, 1964, in Lima to the late Everett and Harrietta (Frey) Creamer. On April 9, 2001, she married Rickey Poper, who survives in Hicksville.
She is also survived by five children: Justin Peters, Jake Peters, Troy Peters, Jessica Turvy and Tyler; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Harry Creamer; and three sisters-in-law.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by four brothers: Jim Creamer, Mark Creamer, John Creamer and George Creamer.
Tammy loved bluegrass music, going shopping and visiting family.
No services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic. Burial will be held at Center Cemetery, Leipsic at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Hicksville High School Athletic Department.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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