Tamara Kay Bertschy

Tamara Kay Blakemore Bertschy, 56, was born June 6, 1962 to Jimmy E. Blakemore and Mary Jody Vaughn Blakemore. She went to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reunite with her brother and dad in heaven. She is survived by two sons, Wesley Blakemore and fiancé Alyson Tyler and Robbie Bertschy, both of Centerton, Arkansas; her mother, Jody and companion Charlie Fowler of Springdale; a brother, Jerry Blakemore and wife Cindi of Pensacola, Florida; and a very special friend, Janet Comfort who moved with Jody to help so Tammy could remain at home. Tammy served in the United States Navy during Desert Storm. Her ship was in port at Jetty Saudi Arabia during that time. She loved flowers and gardening and hunting arrowheads. She was a member of Berry Street Baptist Church for many years and was in the Faith Sunday School class. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Berry Street Baptist or Gideons International. Tammy was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Ron Blakemore. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Friday at Berry Street Baptist Church in Springdale, Arkansas. Please visit Tamara's online memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.