Tamela Grooms Obituary

Has it been 11 years already?
Tammy was my "first love". We met in homeroom at Brentwood Middle School in the 7th grade. Mrs. Olson, told each of us that we "liked" each other.
I still remember, you were my first date and later my first kiss. I remember seeing "The Princess Bride", "Rain Man" and countless other movies. I remember going to your church one night. I forgot my Bible, but I had a pocket New Testament. I had to share your Bible when the preacher told us to turn to the book of Genesis.
Tammy, I will see you in your Glory one day.
Roger

I had a brief encounter with your wonderful family at the Hospice Center. She was my patient and I was her nurse, the day that Jesus called her home. What a special bond you have with her. And what an inspiration you are to those of us who care for loved ones or patients every day. Your heavenly mansion will be grand and Tammy will "run" across heaven to greet you. Please accept my sympathy and thank you for the inspiration that you gave to me.

Mr. and Mrs. Grooms,

I just found out tonight(Saturday) about the passing of Tammy on Monday. When I heard about it, my heart sunk and I just wanted to cry. I feel really about not having kept in contact with her in recent years. My heart goes out to you, but I know she is with the Lord now. She was like a friend to everyone, and she always had a kind word to say. I am thankful for the friendship we had as well over the 20+ years we had. If there is anything I can do, please feel free to let me know. Thanks.

Julia and Henry,

Thanks for sharing Tammy with us. I enjoyed having her work with me at the school district... she was such a big help. My sympathies to both of you in your loss.

Julia & Henry, we are sorry to have heard about Tammy leaving you. But we are glad to know that she is now singing, dancing, running and being with her Lord in Heaven. You know that you all will be reunited in Heaven at the right time. She is there waiting with joy and elation for the your coming to be with her, other loved ones and your Lord. Your hearts are heavy right now, but God will grant you the peace, serenity and strength for your daily journey here. If there is anything that Dave and I can do, please let us know.

Julia Anne and Henry,

Our love and prayers are with you. Tammy was an angel that was sent by God to bless you and everyone she met. She lit up a room with her smile and affection.

She was so lucky to have you as parents - you were the best. You gave her many fond memories and adventures to cherish and in return she loved you dearly. I'll remember all the good times we shared.

Now, I imagine Tammy is dancing in Heaven and smiling down on you, saying don't be sad.

May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Mr.& Mrs. Grooms, We send you our LOVE & SYMPATHY at this special time in your life. We thank both of you for sharing your daughter with us over the years. Roper Pediatrics,Trish and The Gang

Sometimes I wonder what I missed.
Tammy, I remember looking at you from across the asile in Mr. C's homeroom class at Brentwood. I remember telling Mrs. Olson that I liked you. I remember Mrs. Olson working to get this young couple together. When I saw your obituary notice on the same day as the funeral, I had to leave work. I had to say good bye to you one more time.

For the rest of you, Tammy was my first love. We both told Bonnie Olson [sorry if using your name bothers you Mrs. Olson] that we liked each other, she made sure that we got together.

We grew apart and eventually went our seperate ways.

Tammy, I know that I may have missed something very special there, but I'm just glad we had what we did. Be strong now, and run around Heaven my sweet.

Roger A. Redford

I have fond memories of being in youth group with Tammy at Holmes Avenue Baptist. The news was sad to hear, but I hope everyone can be comforted by the fact that she is in heaven now, where we will all be together again eventually. God rest her soul and God bless Henry & Julia for raising such a wonderful woman!

Dear Julia and Henry,
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Tammy was truely a gift from God. She touched the life of everyone fortunate enough to have known her. She always had a smile and a cheerful greeting for everyone she met. We have no doubt that Tammy is walking and talking with our Lord and Savior today. May God bless you both.

Henry & Julia,

My deepest sympathy to you in your loss. I am glad I got to know and become friends with Tammay. Oneday, she said to me "some people look at me as being handicapped. I am a normal child of God". I know from that, that the both of you gave her the love that God gave to you.

Dear Henry and Julia, I can't tell you how sad I was on the loss of Tammy, I know from my conversations with Henry that she is in a better place now

Julie and Henry,
No one could have taken better care of her than the two of you did. I watched that all of her life. God knew that, which is why he gave her to the both of you. I wish you all the best.

Henry & Julia Anne,
Our sincerest sympathy to you in your loss of Tammy. You have been the best parents any girl could have. May God shed His grace on you both.

Annette Clarke and children
(Danny, Leslie, and Mark)

To Mr.and Mrs. Grooms. You have our Depeest heartfelt Sympathy." for the loss of your Daughter.I am glad that i got to meet Tammy when i brought Andy to the campground she was so sweet. Our Prayers are with you at this difficult time. Andy chester's Family Thea Chester

Dear Julia and Mr. Grooms,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this sad and trying time. I hope your faith and family support will help you during your grief. May God bless you and your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Julia Ann and Henry:
Words cannot express the sorrow that you must be feeling, but I can't help but feel joy through the sorrow that Tammy is finally walking and running like she so often spoke of since I have known her. I have always felt that Tammy was one of God's special angels He sent to earth to bless every life she came into contact with. He has now called her home and is telling her "well done, my good and faithful servant". I love you both and you will be in my prayers.
Peggy Haskins

It's been years since I've seen you but remember that when we were living just a couple of doors down (at 1333 Maxwell) how Andy and Susan enjoyed playing with Tammy. Her courage and "can do" attitude always amazed me. Kudos to both of you for not letting anything hinder her moving on with her life. It was very difficult at times, I know, to make her into a responsible adult and not allow her to dwell on what she could not do. I admire both of you so much for the way you handled that. I'm sure she turned into as delightful a young woman as she was a child. Love to both of you and please know that you are in our prayers.
Martha (Moore) Sahlmann Faulkner
Susan and Andy

julia and henry,
my heart goes out to you and the famly, i grew at holmes ave you with tammy she was a dear friend.and a shining example of Gods love and grace, her life will always be cherished by those she knew and impacted.

WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU. TAMMY WAS A LOVELY PERSON. I IMAGINE HER DANCING IN HEAVEN. SHE SERVED HER SAVIOR WITH JOY AND HE WELCOMED HER HOME. MAY YOU FEEL HIS WONDERFUL PRESENCE AT THIS TIME. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, DIANE AND ARCHIE GOODWIN

Please know that we will be thinking of you and praying for you during this sad time.

HENRY & FAMILY
YOU & YOUR FAMILY HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MAY THESE WORDS EXPRESS SYMPATHY TO YOU BOTH. MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH IN YOUR FAITH, COMFORT IN GOD'S LOVE AND KNOWING YOUR FRIENDS ARE PRAYING FOR YOU BOTH.

TO MR.GROOMS & FAMILY
THOSE WE LOVE REMAIN PART OF US "OUR LOVED ONES LEAVE THE WORLD, BUT NEVER OUR HEARTS. THOSE PRICELESS GIFTS ARE YOURS FOREVER. MAY BEAUTY LIVE ON IN YOUR MEMORIES AND BRING YOU BOTH PEACE. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

TO THE GROOMS FAMILY
YOU BOTH HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY & PRAYERS. MAY IT COMFORT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE ARE THINKING OF YOU BOTH.WE ARE REMEMBERING YOU & YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.

Julie & Henry:
All our love and prayers are with you at this time. It was our honor to have known Tammy. She brought such joy and love to everyone that met her. It just seems like it was yesterday that we were all at the hospital waiting for that little bundle of joy. God blessed her too with wonderful parents as you have been.
Gods blessings to you.
All our love,

Julie & Henry:
All our love and prayers are with you. Tammy was one special lady from the day she was born. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were all at the hospital waiting for the arrival of Tammy. She brought a lot of love and joy to everyone that met her. God gave her some special parents. You have always been there since day one for her.
All our love,

Julia and Henry, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

IT HAS BEEN A REAL PLEASURE TO KNOW TAMMY, AND HER FAMILY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.