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Tammy Vanatta Obituary
Alexandria, TN
Age 55, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at her home.
Ms. Vanatta was born November 20, 1960 in Lebanon, TN, the Daughter of Barbara Ann Smith Vanatta and the late Clyde Vanatta, who preceded her in death on November 22, 2003. Tammy was saved on September 21, 1982 and was a member of the West Main Baptist Church. She loved her church dearly. Tammy worked at Dillard's and Prichard's Grocery for numerous years, and worked at the Alexandria Café for 17 years. She loved life, kids, and worked hard. Tammy touched numerous lives and will be dearly missed.
Tammy is survived by Mother; Barbara Vanatta of Alexandria, TN. Sister; Teresa (Tom) Lynch of Alexandria, TN. Brother; Richie Vanatta of Statesville, TN, and Nephew; Kameron Vanatta of Statesville, TN.
Celebration of Life Services for Ms. Vanatta are to be conducted from the Sandlin Center at the Alexandria Fairgrounds on Sun, Jan17, 2016 at 2PM with Bro. Dusty Desimone and Bro. Ben Simpson officiating. Interment in the Simpson Cemetery.
Visitation at the Avant Funeral Home on Sat from 10AM until 8PM and at the Sandlin Center at the Alexandria Fairgrounds on Sunday from 10AM until 2PM.
In lieu of flowers, the Vanatta Family requests memorials in Tammy's memory be made to the West Main Baptist Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tammy Vanatta
Kenny Clark
January 23, 2016
I am truly shocked and deeply sorry for your loss. She was such a joy to be around. I will miss her and her personality.
January 18, 2016
So sorry to hear of the loss of Tammy. Our hearts and thoughts go out to family, friends and to the Alexandria Cafe. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. With sympathy, Patricia (Lynch) Militello and family.
Tina Hall-McGuire
January 17, 2016
I worked with Tammy at the Alexandria Cafe many many years ago. It truly breaks my heart to hear of her passing. She was truly one of a kind. Elvis better watch out up there.Thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
January 16, 2016
I ate at the Alexandria Café several times with family members over the past two years. Tammy always had a smile and made sure everyone was pleased with the food and service. Always enjoyed her bright personality. God bless family and friends. Prayers for all. Linda Mays
Jerry and Wanda Boss
January 16, 2016
So sorry to hear of Tammy's passing. She was a ray of sunshine, always with a smile and a joke. Prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow.
David and Penny Thompson
January 15, 2016
Our prayers are with you. We will miss Tammy's friendship and her quick sense of humor. She was always happy and making others smile. We will always remember her fondly as a very special person.
James Lynch
January 15, 2016
Peace be with you all in this time of sorrow. Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Cris Corley
January 15, 2016
I will always remember her sweet voice. Never do I recall Tammy uttering an angry word.
Joni Brown
January 15, 2016
so sorry will be sending prayers Tammy was a very special person and will be missed
Larry and Betty Boss
January 15, 2016
We will be remembering your family in prayer. We will miss her so much especially at the café. She always come to our table talking Vandy. Always had a smile on her face and a sweet spirit. It is sad but happy for her when we think of her in heaven.
Jennifer Drake Schroeder
January 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family at this time and in the days ahead.
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