Tamra Rachelle Highley, age 54, of Dayton, passed away on January 14, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1969 to the late Buel Melton and Eileen Longstreath.
She had a great sense of humor and was brutally honest. She loved animals and collected many over her lifetime. Tamra was a very devoted mother and wife, and her laughter and presence will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, Buel Melton and Eileen Longstreath, Tammy was preceded in death by her grandson, Blaze Noble.
She is survived her husband, Gary "Mike" Highley; her children: Brittany Kay Noble, Harold James Noble and Anthony Kyle Noble; her brother, Bill Melton (Kathy); grandchildren: Nathan, Christopher "C.J.", Madisyn, Aiden, Kendall, Kayden and Harold; nieces & nephews: Bridgett Mullins, Buel Melton II and Krystle Melton; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday January 18, 2024 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, in Dayton, with Tammy's funeral services beginning at 10:30am on Friday, January 19, 2024. Following her service, she will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery.
Tammy's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time.
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Donations in Tammy's memory may be made to Hospice of Dayton or Children's Medical Center.
To share a memory of Tammy or to leave a special message for her family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com.