Tammy McKee Wade

October 12, 1964 - December 8, 2019

Tammy McKee Wade passed away peacefully in her home on December 8, 2019, aged 55. Tammy was born to James and Peggy Weems McKee on October 12, 1964 at East End Memorial Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a 1983 graduate of Pinson Valley High School, where she was proud to have been a Chieftainette. She had three daughters, Jamie (Chris) McDaniel, Lauren (Ryan) Tancock, and Katelyn (Cory) King. She was happily married to Forrest Wade for over 5 years at the time of her death. Tammy is survived by her parents, husband, sisters: Jo Anne Dillard and Anita Keeney, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and countless friends. No one who met Tammy forgot her big personality or her infectious laughter. Other than spending time with her family and friends, Tammy loved being on the beach, exploring antique shops, playing with her dogs and Alabama Football. Everyone who met Tammy was an immediate friend to her. She doted on her grandchildren especially and touched nearly everyone she met with her kindness and joy. Tammy thrived on living her brightest possible life during her time on Earth. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at The New Gardendale Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Oakwood Memorial Gardens.