Wadesville, IN - Tamara Marie (Deal) Lingafelter, age 54, of Wadesville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 10th, 2020 at her residence. We are all devastated by this sudden and unexpected loss of our wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, nana, and friend. All of our lives have been touched by her love.

She was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana. She enjoyed her family, being outside, and spending time at Barkley Lake with her Schroeder family.

Tammy was a 1983 graduate of North Posey High School and a 1987 graduate of the University of Southern Indiana, where she graduated with a Computer Science BS Degree. She began her career with American General in 1987, during her 32-year career at OneMain Financial, Tammy contributed to the development of various financial applications, but more importantly built relationships which positively impacted many people's lives. She was a life-long member of Zion Lippe United Church of Christ.

Surviving Tammy is her high school sweetheart, Bryan Lingafelter, her husband of 32 years; her sons, Benjamin (Ashley) Lingafelter of Wadesville and Cory (Kelsey) Lingafelter of Mt. Vernon, and her pride and joy, Beckett Marie Lingafelter, her first grandchild; her parents, V. Elwood and Laverne (Schroeder) Deal of Evansville, and a sister Tina (John) Spears of Evansville. Also, surviving are her nephews, Travis (Amanda) Reese, Austin and Owen Spears, and great-niece, Abby Rae Reese all of Evansville.

Tammy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry and Clara Schroeder; her grandfather, Vertis E. Deal; her grandmother, Irene F. Deal, and step grandmother, Fern E. Schroeder and her loving sister, Tracy Leigh (Deal) Reese.

Due to the current social/medical environment, there will be no public showing or visitation. However, a celebration of Tammy's life will occur in the months to come. Private funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 at Zion Lippe United Church of Christ, Pastor Jeff Long officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A caravan of vehicles is welcome to show their respects by surrounding the cemetery for her graveside committal and in lieu of safety/health concerns please remain inside your vehicles at all times.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lippe United Church of Christ.

Tammy's family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this extremely difficult time