Tammy L Graves

She was born September 22, 1970 in Peoria to Fredrick and Belinda (Beard) Horsley. She was later adopted by Collett Grammer.

Surviving are her mother of Metamora; her adoptive father, Collett (Carol) Grammer of Creve Coeur; two daughters, Andrea Grammer of Joliet and Keirstin Graves of North Pekin; one brother, Russell Grammer of East Peoria; one sister, La-Tina (Ron) Stover of Tuscola; several nephews and her boyfriend of 17 years, Tony Bale of East Peoria.

She was preceded in death by her biological father; one son, Brandon Graves; one infant daughter, Destiny and her grandparents.

A homemaker and an avid butterfly collector, Tammy loved spending time with Tony, having a good cup of coffee and a cigarette. She also enjoyed playing Bingo, shooting pool, camping, fishing and working in her yard.

A Celebration of Life gathering is planned for a later date. Cremation will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur.

Memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 115 N. Neil St., Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820.

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