Tamera "Tami" Lynn Sawyer

June 13, 1963 ~ January 16, 2025
Born in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Tamera “Tami” Sawyer passed away January 16th, 2025, at the age of 61. Tami’s radiant smile would light up any room she entered. She enjoyed going to the beach, spending time with her family and going out to eat.
Tami graduated from Clyde A. Erwin High School in 1981. She received a track scholarship from Appalachian State University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Science in 1985. Her student teaching was completed at Sand Hill Elementary School.
Tami is survived by her mother, Betty Sawyer, and the late Jack A. Sawyer, Jr; sisters Rene Sawyer-Haigler and Lisa Sawyer; loving great aunts Judi Gentry, Pat Rice and Jean Ledford; nieces Lacey Bradley (Andre Hemphill) and Candace Bradley; great nephew Peri Tillman; and great nieces Jehdi Tillman and Caliyah Hemphill.
Our mother, Betty Sawyer, cared for our sister, Tami for many years. Our mother sacrificed her life so that Tami could receive excellent care. Over the years she was an advocate for Tami to receive all the benefits afforded to her. She did so without ever complaining.
Over the years, there have been many caregivers that cared for Tami. We would like to thank Denise Montgomery Pulley, Lacey Bradley and Cathy Lynn Evers.
We will come together on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian to honor the memory of Tami and the life she lived. Pastor Shekinah Schwartz from The Church at Asheville will be officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home following the service.
Services
Memorial Service: January 25, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Room: Sanctuary
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
For those who wish to pay their respects: January 25, 2025 4:00 pm
Room: Vestibule
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
RIP my darling You are missed our love is with you Margaret,babie&Bea
Tami,
I miss our time together. We tried staying out of trouble, well your mom kept us inline pretty good.
Miss you baby girl.
Rene I’m so very sorry for your loss. Many many hugs and prayers for you and your family. I love you sweet friend.
So very sorry that sweet Tammy has passed. I remember the girls growing up when you worked at the shop very fondly. My prayers are with you at this sad time. Love u all! Freda Nodine
Such a beautiful light in this world
Treasure the beautiful memories! Prayers for comfort at this sad time. She was a sweet lady.
It was a honor to know Tami. She projected a special light inside of her. I will miss our “fist bumps” and her contagious smile.
Over the past year & half I felt so honored to have meet you and get to know you. You will be missed that contagious smile and fist bump. RIP sweet lady. You will be missed
Joe
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE GENTRY FAMILY. LOTS OF MEMORIES WALKING THROUH THE FIELDS AND WOODS IN THE 50’S 60’S FOR FUN TIMES MY BROTHER TALKED ABOUT YOU UP INTO HIS DEATH 3 YEARS AGO. LOVE AND GOD’S BLESSINGS. DID NOT LNOW TAMI BUT HUBBY JOE REMEMBERS HER RUNNING SKILLS. JOE(CHRIS) and LINDA JOHNSON SCORSONE.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family. I have fond memories of Tami and how she always loved life. She was always so friendly.
May God’s great love bring you all peace and strength in the coming days. 💔🙏❤️