Tammy L. Carpenter

Tammy L. Carpenter of Caro, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Tammy was born August 23, 1962 in Bad Axe, the daughter of Earl Schember and the late Betty (Armstead) Schember. She graduated from Cass City High School with the Class of 1980, and later attended Baker College in Bad Axe where she earned her Associates Degree in Business. Tammy worked for many years at Walbro in Caro as a production operator. She loved time spent with family and attending sporting events for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing Bingo, visiting casinos, and was the first woman to win a demolition derby in Caro. Tammy also had a special place in her heart for her cats. She spent the last year of her life traveling and making memories with her family. Left to cherish Tammy's memory are two children, Debra Sizemore (Ryan Bennett) of Caro, Rob (Carli) Carpenter of Fairgrove, and a recently reunited daughter, Mindy (Elwin) Holmes of Flushing; eleven grandchildren, Ethan, Zach, Blake, Rylan, Logan, Paige, Anthony, Abrianna, Ava, Anna and Jet; her father, Earl Schember of Cass City; three siblings, Larry (Lois) Schember of Auburn, Peggy McKnight of Cass City, Lonnie (Christina) Schember of Cass City; special caregivers, Hope & Chad Reynolds of Caro; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother, Tammy was preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Schember; and niece, Somre Schember. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Mizpah Missionary Church in Cass City with Rev. Dale Bullock officiating. Burial will follow at a later time at Colfax Township Cemetery in Bad Axe. The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Carpenter Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Debra Sizemore, 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723. Visitation Information Date: Thursday, June 22, 2017 Time: 4:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Friday, June 23, 2017 Time: 11:00 am Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Mizpah Missionary Church in Cass City with Rev. Dale Bullock officiating. Cemetery Information Date: Friday, June 23, 2017 Burial will follow at a later time at Colfax Township Cemetery in Bad Axe.