Born May 22, 1960 Tammy found great joy in her role at Amherst Middle School's cafeteria, where she witnessed the daily radiance on the familiar faces of the children. Additionally, she delighted in creating beautiful beadwork, crafting pieces specifically intended for pow wows and dancers to wear with pride. Her love of working with children led her to teach the culture class, sharing her expertise in Monacan arts and crafts with the younger generation. Tammy's generous spirit shone brightly, evident in her selfless nature. Tammy was also a Watertown High School graduate and she proudly served her country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her loving husband George Whitewolf and brother-in-law Wayne Terry.
She is survived by her mother, Dianne Paulson Sumner; siblings Tanya Terry and Joe Sumner and his wife Amy; Nieces and nephews Joe and his wife Samantha, Samantha, Kyle, Nichole Terry, Austin and his wife Bailey and Emme Sumner; her daughter Staysea; her granddaughter Nunna; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and great nieces and nephews and of course her loving dog, Smurf.
A service celebrating Tammy’s life will be held on Sunday June 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Cynthia Branham officiating. Interment will follow at the Monacan Burial Ground on Bear Mountain.
