Tammie Davis

Tammie Catherine Davis of Onaway Michigan, formerly of Maple Rapids, Michigan, left this earth on June 26, 2016, and entered into the arms of her Heavenly Father.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 7:00 P.M., with Pastor Gary Post officiating.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday prior to the service from 4-7 P.M. at the funeral home.

Tammie was born March 11, 1964 to Ronnie Davis, and Jeannine (Mecorny) Davis.  Tammie was born tone deaf and developmentally disabled.  Tammie and her family had to learn to communicate through sign language and a lot of facial expressions.  Tammie couldn't talk, but she didn't know that, and would "babble" with anyone who made eye contact with her.

Tammie attended school at Michigan School for the Deaf, where she learned to read and write.  Her disabilities kept her from learning at a normal academic level, but, she knew enough to get by.  Later in life, Tammie moved to Onaway to live with her mother.

Tammie was a social butterfly, she loved people, and they loved her back.  Tammie had a heart of gold, and was full of compassion.  If you hurt, she hurt.  If you laughed, she laughed with you.  She was a loving free spirit.

Tammie enjoyed spending time with her friends at the "Eagles 4482" club in Millersberg.  She was very involved in Special Olympics, and loved to show off her medals.  She also was part of "Wertz Warriors", and many other social activities.

Tammie will be deeply and sadly missed by her mother, Jeannine (Richard) Smith, her sister Libby (Gary) Strpko, nephews, Garrett J. and Wyatt S. Strpko.

Tammie was blessed during her life with a loving step family who will miss her hugs, infectious smile, and gift of humor. They are Step Mother, Janet Davis of Ithaca, brother Kim (LuAnn) Diffin of Ashley, sister Kelly (Tom) Ball of Cadillac, brother Gary (Julie) Moore of Elsie, sister Jill Densmore of Ithaca, brother Chris Helms of Farwell, sister Paula (Brent) Baldwin of Ithaca, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.  Tammie was preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Davis, and sister Terrie Davis.

Memorials may be made to the family.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.