Mrs Tarr made a HUGE difference in my life. She was our senior class sponsor — class of 1981!  She provided support, guidance and had a zest for life that helped me as I navigated this transition. My dad died when I was 2and my mom when I was 16– was adopted and cared for but Mrs Tarr certainly added to it !  I became a teacher — May her soul be at rest. 

This saddens my heart. Ms. Tarr was one of those special one-of-a-kind people & teachers. I have nothing but great memories of her. She had a fantastic sense of humor, she built us up in so many ways and was fun to be around while always getting the job done that needed to done - done in the most efficient and effective way. Her sense of humor- she took our class to the Nutcracker and my mum was a chaperone. In a deadpan face & voice in front of my mum she said, “Chris, you’re wrong, your Mom’s not a witch.” I was dumbfounded and looked more shocked than my mum 🤣  I came to class one day in a black dress, yellow jacket and heels and she told me I could be one of the models on the Robert Plant video. Who would of thought our yearbook advisor was watching MTV 🥰 And what a compliment for a 16-year-old (of course I am sure that was the look I was going for 😭). She had way of connecting with all of us and making us smile. Ms. Tarr thank you - you will be missed by many. Granny HS was so fortunate to have you. 

An was my best friend when I was growing up.  She was 8 years older and I always looked to her for advice. I visited her every year and spent weeks with her at her different naval locations every summer.  A piece of my heart is breaking and I will never forget her.  She was my second mom and my best friend.

Thank you, Ms. Tarr, for not only being a wonderful English teacher, but also an engaged and patient yearbook advisor.  Almost 40 years later, I still find myself referring to the lessons you taught us, whether I'm creating social media posts for my small business, writing a letter or proofreading anything.  Rest well and know that your Granby family will miss you.  With love and gratitude, Sherry Brubaker-Pollock
GHS '84

Mrs. Tarr was a mentor to me at Granby High School.  As a young teacher, I learned a lot from her about how to teach English to reluctant learners, and she instilled  in my a love of Forensics.  She was kind and thoughtful and intelligent, and she will be missed.  Rest in peace dear friend.  

Rebecca Stein Gardner

Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia 

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial

Nicholas  Tarr

Andrea Coons

Diane Speranza

Nicole Depto (Abe)

Angelique Speranza (Jamahl)

Adam Bolinaga (Jamie)

Stephanie Harney (Zack)

Billy Coons (Wendy)

Benjamin Speranza

Kristen Billingsley (Michael)

Patricia Quine

Joan Tarr

and thirteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

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AnnaMarie Tarr

May 31, 1934 – July 27, 2022

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