Tamara Sue Picantine

Tamara (Tami) Sue Picantine was born February 13, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Tami went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Marcella Agosti.

Tami is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jareld (Jerry) Picantine; her children, Jayna Lynn Picantine, Kyle Alan Picantine, and Tedra Sue Cleveland (Joe); her siblings, Marsha Forster (Tom), Bill Agosti, and Nancy Marlo (Joe); and her cherished grandchildren, Taylor Kobs, Hayden Kobs, Perri Kobs, Emily Picantine, Jake Picantine, Tony Bonar, Ethan Cleveland, and Emma Cleveland.

Tami lived a rich and fulfilling life, accompanying Jerry to many Air Force assignments and creating a loving home in numerous states. Along the way, she made lifelong friends and lasting memories. During the Vietnam War, while Jerry was deployed, Tami led a support group of “waiting wives,” helping others cope with their husbands' absences.

She found joy tending to her flower gardens, watching sports, and reading the Bible and books by her favorite authors. Tami also delighted in traveling, with memorable trips to Alaska, Hawaii, Italy, and a European river cruise.

Tami was deeply loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

A visitation for Tamara will be held Monday, January 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. A celebration of life will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL.