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TAMMIE DENISE JAMES - SUMTER

December 14, 1961 - January 22, 2025

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Obituary For TAMMIE DENISE JAMES - SUMTER

Service

Friday, January 31, 2025

12 Noon

Wells Chapel

811 Woods Street

Visitation

Wells Chapel

10:45 - 11:45 AM

Interment

In The Arms Of Jesus

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TAMMIE D. JAMES-SUMTER

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Today we celebrate the life and homegoing of Tammie Denise James Sumter. Tammie was born on December 14, 1961, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Addie Mae Smith James. She was the youngest of three children. She attended and graduated from Hirschi High School where she was a cheerleader for the Hirschi Huskies. Tammie was also presented as a Debutante. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, TX.

She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business.

She later married Anthony Sumter while he was in the military at Fort Sill Army Base, Lawton, OK. He had three girls and two of them were twins. The oldest was name Aisha and the twins were Tarika and Trenesse. Thereafter, she and her family moved to Columbia, SC where she worked as a Tax Auditor for over 12 years. During her stay in Columbia, SC, she enjoyed traveling, attending annual family reunions, playing cards, planning cookouts and games. She was a people person with lots of laughter and joy.

In June 2024 Tammie moved to San Antonio, TX to live with her sister. She united with Covenant Community Church and attended events provided by the Senior Saints Ministry until she became ill and wasn’t able to attend.

She was preceded by her husband James Anthony Sumter and her mother Addie Mae Gordon.

She leaves to cherish her memories, sister, Linda and husband, Icy Lee, San Antonio, TX; brother, Van Benard James, Wichita Falls, Texas; stepdaughters; five grandchildren; sister-in law, Andrel Sumter; aunt Mystyen Davis all residing in Columbia, SC. uncle, Wade Smith and wife, Lola, Frederick, OK; aunt, Shirley Stevenson, Desota, TX; other family nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

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  • Red and White Handled Basket

    Sharon Hoefer sent Red and White Handled Basket for TAMMIE DENISE JAMES - January 01, 1970

    Rest in peace. Love the Hoefer Family-Columbia SC

  • Mixed Spray

    Andrel Sumter sent Mixed Spray for TAMMIE DENISE JAMES - January 01, 1970

    Sleep in Peace Sis, You were and are truly loved. Till we meet again your Sister- Law Andrel Sumter, Daughters , Aisha Williams, Tarika Sumter, Trenesse Sumter , and Nephew Derek Sumter.

Condolences

  • February 08, 2025

    Ayaan Akhtar

    My condolences to the family and friends. Hope you all find peace. Tammie was a beautiful person. It is you sad yo learn of your passing. Rest in peace sis. - Kash -

  • February 08, 2025

    Ayaan Akhtar

    Looking up to you and you knowing my for most of my life has been amazing especially looking up to you as an aunt. You mean so much to me. You have talked me through tough times and I hope God puts you in the highest of places in heaven may your soul live on and condolences to your family. Love you lots.

  • January 31, 2025

    Deirdre Lang

    Will miss our talks but I know that you are in a better place. Rest well my cousin❤️. You will be missed🕊️

  • January 31, 2025

    Bonnie Coates

    Cousin words seem inadequate for how much you filled my life. You were 2 hours away and we made the most of it. Our road trip to Family Reunion was priceless and so long going through all those states to Texas. Rest well Tammie you will never be forgotten

  • January 31, 2025

    LENORA HUDS0N

    Prayers and my sincere condolences to the family. Tammie enjoyed her life to the fullest and she will be missed.

  • January 31, 2025

    Uni

    You are going by many people lvu cuz may you R.i.P

  • January 31, 2025

    Cheryl Eggins-Jordan

    Condolences to the family, friends and classmates of Tammie. She was a joy to know. I will cherish the memories of our friendship. From our youth at Kirby to two old ladies in South Carolina. You will be missed.

  • January 31, 2025

    Uni

    Hey cuz going to miss may you R.i.P lvu

  • January 31, 2025

    Denise Bowden

    The memories we shared never fade away Laughter and love,the bond that we knew no one could replace the friendship so true. Thought time and distance may keep us apart ,you're always with me, deep in my Heart. I'll cherish our memories, both big and small, and hold onto your spirit, through it all you will live forever in my Heart ❤️💔

  • January 31, 2025

    Denise Bowden

  • January 31, 2025

    Trenesse

    Chase and I are really going to miss you. You came into our lives and we've created memories that I will cherish forever. Thank you Tammie I love you and you will be missed.

  • January 31, 2025

    Sharell Hawthorne

    I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss, Cousin Tammy. You have always been such a gentle soul with a warm heart. Knowing that you no longer have to suffer brings some comfort. May you now find the peace and rest you so truly deserve. -Sharell Hawthorne

  • January 30, 2025

    Gigi Winston

    As this news came as a shock of the passing of a classmate. My prayers are with Tammie's family during this difficult time. Rest easy friend no longer suffering.❤️

  • January 30, 2025

    Andrel Sumter

  • January 30, 2025

    Mystyen Davis

  • January 30, 2025

    Tarika Sumter

    I'm going to miss you. Thank you for treating us as your own. I love you always.

  • January 30, 2025

    Sonja Dickey

    Tammie I'm going to miss you ❤️ I have wonderful memories of playing cards in the garage and watching Seesee and Avowel chase the kids down the road.

  • January 30, 2025

    Craig Bowden

    My condolences to the family and friends I meet Tammie in. The-late 80th she was a beautiful person we joke partly you will be missed So SIP Craig Bowden

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