Obituary of Tammy Cole

Tammy Sue (Michael) Cole September 29, 1966 - January 14, 2015 Tammy Sue (Michael) Cole was born in Monroe on September 29, 1966. She was one of four children born from the union of Preston Michael Sr. and the late Linda (Moss) Michael. She was a Jefferson High School graduate and attended Monroe County Community College. Tammy was a wonderful mother who deeply cared for her children and grandchildren, cherishing every moment she spent with them. She was loved by all who knew her and known as: "Mom" to many. Although, Tammy spoke her mind, she was easy to get along with, liked to have fun and joke around. Tammy was outgoing and in her younger years, she took part in a pool league. She and her fiancé traveled many places nationally, but their favorite place to visit was their treehouse in Manchester. In her quiet time, Tammy enjoyed word searches and relaxing with her canine friend, "Emma." Tammy Sue (Michael) Cole, age 48 of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Mercy Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. In addition to her mother her passing was preceded by a sister: Tina Borawski (2013). To cherish her memory, she leaves her fiancé of twenty four years, Dave Webb; her father, Preston Michael Sr.; a son: John A. (Jessica) Cole Jr. of Monroe; a daughter: Tabitha M. Cole of Pontiac; three grandchildren: Christopher Harris, Ariana and Brayden Cole; a brother Preston A. (Karen) Michael Jr. of Clarksville, Tennessee; and a sister, Wendy K. (Kenny) Webb of Monroe. Friends may gather from 1:00-6:00pm on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11:00 am also at Merkle's. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park for entombment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.