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1969
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2025
Tammy Tanner Obituary
Tammy was born on August 16, 1969, in Mechanicsville, Virginia, to Charles Hilderbrand and Mary Smith Newcomb. She graduated from Lee-Davis High School in Mechanicsville. For the last ten years, Tammy worked for Health Care Delivered, where she was a dedicated and valued employee.
Beyond her professional life, Tammy was known for her kindness, her love of music, her love of reading, and her love for dogs, pandas, and turtles. Though she did not have children of her own, she poured her love and attention into her family which included her mother-in-law, her sister and her nephew.
Tammy is survived by her devoted husband of 27 years, Harold Tanner, her mother-in-law, Becky Shown, her sister, Ellen Harrison and her husband, Tom, and her brother-in-law, David Tanner, his wife, Caelon, and their son, Nathan. She will be deeply missed by those who knew her and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her grandmother, Dorothy Viola Smith.
A memorial service to celebrate Tammy's celebration of life will be held on December 6, 2025 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia at 11:00 a.m.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tammy's memory to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, The Henry and Clark Foundation, or to the charity of your choice in Tammy's name.
Memories and Condolences
for Tammy Tanner
JoAnn Brandon
December 10, 2025
I was so sorry to hear of Tammy´s passing. I used to work with her at HCD. She introduced herself on my very 1st day of work and we became instant friends. Tammy was so sweet and kind to everyone she met. I will never forget her. Sending prayers to her Family during this difficult time. She was one of a kind and will truly be missed.
LG Stillwell
December 6, 2025
Tammy..you were an angel on earth and will be greatly missed.
Newcastle uk
December 6, 2025
What a love lass Tammy is beutiful soul inside and out .It was a pleasure to of known Tammy and Harold and family for some years . The whole family are just so lovely .
James Creaney
December 6, 2025
Fly high with the Angels Tammy and play that music loud xx
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Barry jakeways
December 5, 2025
Didn't know tammy personally i am a friend of harolds on facebook but liked to think that we were family all the same..RIP TAMMY.
Chris Shaw
December 4, 2025
I felt so lucky to have a sister in music like Tammy she was a positive and beautiful person R.I.P. Sis
Rosa Strangwige-Wright
December 4, 2025
To dear Tammy
Never met in person but part of my family.
With our love for music and your beautiful and caring nature we created a wonderful friendship.
You loss will be truly felt.
Love to the family you left behind
Rosa x
Harold
December 3, 2025
My Cutie. I wake up every morning look for you next to me. I walk by your work office in the house, but you're not there. I miss you so much.
Kim Hughes
December 3, 2025
Tammy you will forever be my soul sister. I knew from the day we met that we would be friends till the end. I will miss your greatly. Stay shinning Moon Child. Love you!
Cathy
December 3, 2025
A terrible loss. I met Tammy through the Cherryheads page and took an instant liking to her and Harold. Harold you're in my thoughts and prayers. She will be deeply missed by all who met and knew her.
Jeff Bloemendal
December 3, 2025
My wife Robin and I met Tammy and Harold on Facebook. Cherryheads Facebook page was where we really met. Although we never met in person we felt like we have been friends for a long time. We were so saddened when we read Tammy has passed. Prayers for you Harold and your family. RIP Tammy
Us
December 3, 2025
Our hearts are broken for you Harold. Tammy was a bright light in this world. Sending you light, love and prayers. David and Angie
Gwen B.
November 30, 2025
My sweet, sweet cousin, I still can´t believe that you´re gone. I will treasure every memory we made. Christmas at Maa´s with everyone there. Holiday dinners where we used to have to sit at the kids table and felt so mature when finally we got to sit at the grownup table! I loved our playtime in that big front yard at Maa´s with all the hills. We would roll down all the way and see who could get to the bottom first. Spongy almost always won. We were little girls who loved to play with dolls. We were teenagers who loved to play music and sometimes make up silly lyrics of our own. You always had a joke, a quick and witty quip to make me laugh just out of the blue. I hope you know just how special you are to me. I love you so very much and I miss you always. Who will call me Pooh now? I love you.
Lisa Fritts
November 30, 2025
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of this beautiful, sweet, and kind lady... I worked with Tammy at two different companies and she was always helpful and patient. I met her husband Harold through her and they were a most amazing and loving couple...she was more than a colleague... she was a friend and I never saw her without a smile... May she rest in peace...Harold, you and your family are in my prayers...
Lisa
Margi Tuck
November 30, 2025
I'm deeply saddened and sorry to hear about Tammy's passing. I knew her for a short time as her roommate at Select but I knew immediately she had a huge heart and was a caring, loving person. Sending love and condolences to Harold and her family.
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