Tamara Deanne Frith

Tamara Deanne Frith, lovingly known as Tami, was born on June 16, 1973, to Joyce Darlene Frith and Roch Chester Taylor. She was the oldest child and lived a life centered around love, laughter, music, and family.

Tami was a devoted mother and grandmother, a beloved sister and aunt, and a wonderful friend. She attended Robertsville Middle School and Oak Ridge High School. She had a passion for music, dancing, and making people laugh. Her favorite color was pink, and her favorite songs were "Fancy" by Reba McEntire and "Boyz-n-the-Hood" by N.W.A.

Her love for her family and friends was like no other. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-niece, and she loved sitting on the front porch, listening to music and enjoying the weather.

On March 30, 2026, at 2:54 a.m., Tami was called home to be with the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Darlene Frith; her father, Roch Chester Taylor; and her sister, Liz Taylor.

She leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughter, Adrianna Frith; her sons, Angelo Shipe and Mikhol Frith; her loving sisters, Pamela Frith Bishop (her twin), Kimberley Russell, Ratisha Taylor, and Mary Ann Taylor; her brothers, Nate Taylor and Robert Taylor; and a large number of other siblings.

She also leaves behind her adored grandchildren, Ayanna Jones, Rihanna Frith, Pierre Jones, Shania Shipe, and Sofia Hurst; her beloved nieces, Anna "DayDay" Caswell, Dionte' Douglas, Shilea Frith, and Ratizha Taylor; her nephews, Montez Dotson and Christopher Frith; her great-nieces, Jordan Caswell and Aymani Frith; her great-nephews, King Dotson, Jasyis Dunn, and Aarion Jackson; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She also leaves behind her best friends, Belle Pressley and Sheneilia Broyles, who will forever cherish her memory.

Tami's memory will live on in all who knew and loved her.

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Poem

A sister, mother, auntie, and grandmother too,

This is the legacy we have from you.

You taught us love and how to fight,

You gave us strength, you gave us might.

A stronger person would be hard to find,

And in your heart, you were always kind.

You fought for us all in one way or another,

Not just as a sister, not just as a mother.

In all you did, you gave your best,

Now the time has come for you to rest.

So go in peace, you've earned your sleep,

Your love in our hearts we will eternally keep.