Tammy Denise West age 57 of McMinnville, formerly of Smithville, passed away November 4, 2023, at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville. A native of Cannon County, Tammy was born January 13, 1966, to her parents the late Edwina Ferrell and William Morris. She was also preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, Jess and Lily Ferrell. Tammy was a member of Martin’s Chapel Fellowship and was a Homemaker. Tammy was a loving wife, beloved mother and devoted grandmother. She was a person who never met a stranger and would help anyone in need. Her smile and laughter will be missed by anyone who knew her. Her unexpected death has placed a huge hole in her family’s hearts. Tammy is survived by her husband, Charles West; children, Shannon Ray Herman, Shane Miller, Jessica Ray, Holly (Ryan) Whaley and Ashley (Jonathan) Morris; brother, Willian “Bud” Morris; sister Kathy McDaniel; daughter-in-law, Heidi Herman; grandchildren, Christian, Lydia, Bethany, Tabitha, Jeremiah, Kayleb, Taylor, Noah, Aadyn and Levi, Chloe, Colton, Sam, Owen, and Mason; her faithful fur babies, Littleman and Jack; lifelong friend, Linda Kennedy; special son, Cortney Bradshaw; and other extended family members and many friends. Her family has honored her wishes to be cremated with a brief Memorial Service to be announced at a later date, with Carol Ann Richardson officiating. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
