Tamara Denise Walesky
A Celebration of Life service for Tamara Denise Walesky, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Tamara passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at her home.
She was born October 20, 1971, at West Plains, Missouri, to Herbert David Walesky and Dollie (Judd) Wadlow. Tamara loved sports and was the first girl to play mighty-mite football in West Plains. She played volleyball and basketball in high school and is in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame for her volleyball skills. She cherished time spent with her son, James. She loved to cook, entertain and spend time with her family and her grand dogs. Tamara was a great cook, an avid gardener and enjoyed music. She was very caring and had a special bond with her twin sister, Helen; they were best friends. Tamara will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her son, James Bunch, West Plains; her mother, Dollie Wadlow, West Plains; one brother, Billy Roberts and wife, Lisa, Pomona, Missouri; two sisters, Helen Walesky Faulkner and fiancé, Scott Smallwood, West Plains and Pamela Cox and husband, Terry, Fort Worth, Texas; two nieces, Mikayla Simmons and husband, Logan, Thayer, Missouri and Mikenzie Anderson and husband, Dakota, West Plains; one nephew, Anthony Sheets, West Plains; several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and two uncles, Mike Walesky and John Wadlow, both of West Plains; and three aunts, Joyce Gualandi, Mendota, Illinois, Eva Carolyn Judd, West Plains and Jacqueline Sue Dixon and husband, Gene, Eminence, Missouri.
Her father, Herbert Walesky, step-father, James Wadlow, her grandparents and several aunts and uncles, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Kim Willard
February 5, 2024 @ 2:40 pm
Tamara is going to be missed by all of her friends as I know my light will burn a little dimmer without her in my life. I’m praying for the family and friends and wish for peace and comfort during this hard time. Love you all.
Karen Belcher
February 5, 2024 @ 3:59 pm
Sadness fills my heart, I can’t find word. She was loved, very talented, biggest smile, & on n on. She will be missed.
Jodie McKinney
February 5, 2024 @ 4:40 pm
Dollie and family,
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rachel Thys
February 5, 2024 @ 4:48 pm
I grew up with tamera and Helen. Our birthdays were only 4 days apart. She was a very sweet person. I hadn’t seen her in years but we reconnected on Facebook. I won’t be able to attend her celebration of life as I’ll be out of town but my thoughts and prayers are with all who loved her. RIP my friend. Love you girl always
Rhonda Gregg
February 5, 2024 @ 5:45 pm
Sweet, sweet Tamara!
We are saddened by your sudden departure! No more pain or suffering for you, sis.
Prayers for family, at this hard time!
God bless you all with peace and comfort.
We know where she is, forever with the Lord.
Memories always with us!
Kathy and Chuck Rumfelt
February 5, 2024 @ 6:29 pm
My heart is saddened by your loss of Tamara. She was a special kind of lady and very talented. I will always remember her smile and sweetness that she shared with others. As she is celebrated know that our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Dollie and family. R.I.P. sweet Tamara. Your cousin, Kathy and Chuck
Melinda (Burgess) King
February 6, 2024 @ 9:50 am
Dollie
My heart breaks for you. May your memories bring you comfort til you meet again.
Alice Vandergriff
February 5, 2024 @ 6:41 pm
I am so sorry to learn about Tamara’s passing! God bless and comfort all her many loved ones is my prayer.
Alice Vandergriff
February 6, 2024 @ 6:01 am
I am so sorry to learn of Tamara’s passing, and pray for God’s comfort and blessing for all her loved ones.
Mary E Evans
February 7, 2024 @ 12:34 pm
Dollies and family, my heart hurts for you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Lois Mae London
February 6, 2024 @ 6:16 am
I will miss her so much, she was a beautiful caring person. I felt like she was a daughter, she brighten my life,
Amber Redburn
February 6, 2024 @ 1:44 pm
Dollie and Pam/Terry Cox and Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Tamara. My Mother, Ivene(Brickey) Cozort, and I are keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. May God bless all of you at this time.
In Christian Love,
Mrs. Ivene(Brickey)Cozort and Amber Redburn
Carolyn Deshazo
February 7, 2024 @ 10:27 am
Dollie & family, I’m so very sorry for your loss, It makes my heart hurt , hugs
Craig and Sherri Cromer
February 12, 2024 @ 9:42 am
Dollie so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family