Tammie Leah Allman Monroe Goff (61) born July 3, 1959 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Nina and Norman Allman, made it to her eternal home in Heaven on January 6, 2021. Surrounded at home by her loving family, Tammie made the journey into Jesus’ and her Daddy’s arms. After enduring a courageous two year battle, she finally succumbed to an incurable cancer.
Tammie is survived by her ‘Snookums’, the love of her life for the last 30 years, Terry Lynn Goff, of Washington, WV. Mommy: Nina Jean Smith Allman of Mineral Wells, WV. Mother and Father-In-Law: Dorothy Lillian Maxson Goff and Roger Wayne Goff of Washington, WV. Children: Sons, Matthew David Monroe (Donna) and Andrew Michael Monroe (Rachel Valencia) of Washington, WV, and treasured bonus daughter Crystal Jade Goff Squires (Jason Longwell) of Parkersburg, WV. Grand Angels: Madelynn Leah Monroe, David Matthew Monroe, Bryant Michael Monroe, and Brantley Austyn Squires, and bonus granddaughters Cierrah and Regan Longwell. Siblings: Debbie Jackson of Maryland, Lisa Small (Marvin) of Mineral Wells, WV, and Eric Allman (Michelle Hess) of Vienna, WV. And multiple aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and her village of friends.
She is preceded in death by her Daddy, Norman Roosevelt Allman who died on November 1, 2020 of COVID-19, husband David Matthew Monroe who died in 1986, stepson Terry Lynn Goff Jr. (TJ) who died in 1983. Daddy’s Little Girl will be having a reunion in heaven with her Daddy and all her loved ones who preceded her including special Aunt Ireta McCoy who died on July 6, 2020.
Tammie graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1977. Tammie was Vice President and Office Manager of Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication Inc. of Washington, WV. However, her favorite title was being Nana to her precious Grand Angels who were the light of her life. Nana was their biggest cheerleader and fan for whatever activity they participated in. She was lovingly known as Nana to her many friends and relatives.
Tammie dealt with the many obstacles in her life with grace, determination, and courage while always having a smile on her face; she definitely was a warrior princess. Fight, Fight, Fight was Tammie’s Motto! From a young age Tammie battled childhood illnesses, suffered the loss of her high school sweetheart at 27 years old leaving her with her two young sons under the age of 5, but finally found true love again and formed a blended family with Terry, Matthew, Andrew and Crystal. Terry was Tammie’s rock through all her joys and life’s journey and struggles. To know Tammie was to love her, she never met a stranger and everyone loved her spitfire, sassy personality. She lived life to the fullest and was always lending a hand and helping others until the very end. Wherever Tammie went there was a glowing aura around her. You couldn’t miss her blonde hair, bright colorful vibrant wardrobe, dark tan, bright pearly white smile, and her bling and rings on every finger; her most treasured adornment was her Nana necklace. However, Nana’s bling and glitz were dull in comparison to her luminous smile which lit up the lives of all who knew her. The world is little dimmer after Tammie’s passing but she will be the brightest star shining down from Heaven. The family has received so many tributes from her village of friends and prayer warriors on social media and text of the incredible impact Tammie made on everyone’s lives. She was a friend to all and loved deeply by everyone she met.
Tammie and Terry were snow birds for the last several years, and enjoyed going to Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida since 1994 where they loved to boat, fish, and just hang out at the beach. Tammie also enjoyed crafting, camping “Glamping to Nana”, traveling, shopping and just spending time with family and friends.
Tammie was a faithful servant of the Lord attending Grace Gospel and Washington United Methodist churches. One of Tammie’s last Facebook message to everyone was that she loved them and that they need to give their life to the Lord – He is the only way!
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff and doctors at Strecker Cancer Center of Belpre and Marietta, Ohio including doctors: Kelli Cawley, Rajendra Bhati and Srini Vasan, and special hospice nurse Camilla Meriwether. We can never thank everyone enough for the excellent care “Nana” received during her courageous 2-year battle with cancer.
Social distancing and masks are required according to CDC guidelines. Visitation is from 4-7pm on Monday, January 11, 2021, at Sunset Memory Gardens, 1934 DuPont Road, Parkersburg, WV. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, with visitation 1 hour prior at Sunset Memory Gardens with Pastors Daniel Ahart and Troy Derenberger officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Donations may be made in Tammie’s name to Strecker Cancer Center - Belpre, 807 Farson Street, Suite 103, Belpre, OH 45714, Phone: 740-401-0417 or to your favorite charity.
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