Tammy Jean Pesina, 61, of Tama, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at her home. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Rose Hill Cemetery in rural Toledo. A Celebration of Life Potluck will be held Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Tama Civic Center, 305 Siegel Street, Tama.

Tammy was born on May 24, 1961, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Linder) McFate.

She graduated from South Tama High School in 1979 and then attended Graceland University in Lamoni. Tammy was employed at Imagine the Possibilities in Toledo as a Direct Support Specialist. In her spare time, she enjoyed sketching, painting, and was a movie buff. She and her sister hosted dinner-murder mysteries, as well as attending them.

Survivors include two children, Eric (Ashley) Brillon of Truro and Sabrina Orr of Center Point; three granddaughters, Kira, Nataley and Olivia Brillon; one sister, Teri Polka of Tama; one brother, David McFate of Montour; three nieces, Jamie Lewis, Rebecca Halverson and Jessica McFate; three nephews, Mathew Polka, Denzil McFate and Curtis McFate.

Preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Denzil McFate; and brother-in-law, Daniel Polka.

A memorial fund will be established.