Tammy Denise Proffitt

December 5, 1969 - November 18, 2020

Tammy Denise Proffitt, age 50, of Watauga, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Monaca, Pa. She was born on December 5, 1969 in Bristol, Tenn., a daughter of Howell Junior and Patricia Cardwell Henson. She is preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Earlene Proffitt; grandparents, Robert Hall and Marie Hall; adopted child, Rusty Rumley; uncles, Tracy Hall and Johnny Henson; and aunt, Hazel Grubb. Tammy loved her family and her two dogs very much and would do anything for anybody. She liked cars and enjoyed drawing, music and dancing. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Staley Proffitt; parents, Pat and Howell Henson; children, Brandon Sanders and Devon Proffitt; grandchildren, Gabriel Sanders and Anna Sanders; three half siblings, Josh Elam, Amy Turner and Sarah Elam-White; mother of her grandchildren, Stephanie Michelle Sanders; adopted children, Josh Gilbert, Joe Smith, David Asbury and Danielle Burker; nieces and nephews, Wes Harrison and Andrea Isabella; and cousin, Angela Severt. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Gary Rowlette officiating. Immediately following, the committal and interment will be held at Shipley Cemetery in Bristol, Tenn. The family would like to extend special thanks to Tammy’s sister-in-law, Darlene Cunningham, for always being there for her, and to Shellie Szymanski for helping with her children. Arrangements especially for Tammy and her family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.