Tammara Lynn O'Connor

Tammara was welcomed to the mansion her Father built for her in heaven on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the age of 75 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on December 28, 1946, to the late Edward and Lorraine (Krukowski) Gifford. Tammara graduated from Caseville High School in 1965 and attended Delta College. On November 6, 1965, she married the love of her life Robert O'Connor at St. Felix Catholic Church and they were married for 56 wonderful years. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church for many years. She volunteered for over 20 years at McLaren Bay Region Heart Cath floor. Tammara was a member of the Red Hat Society for 20 years. She enjoyed shopping, wild flower gardening, and reading Agatha Christie novels. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends.
Tammara is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Kelly O'Connor; son, Ryan O'Connor; grandchildren, Bailey O'Connor, Clare Feneley, Connor Feneley, and Callum Feneley; brother and sisters, Celeste (Terry) Rodriguez, Camille (Mark) Fleming, Jennifer Gifford, Keith (Eileen) Gifford, and Blaine Gifford; many nieces and nephews and her favorite grand-dog Reed with his black velvet ears. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Gifford.
Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2021, at the Gephart Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Robert J. Kelm with interment in St. Felix Cemetery, Kinde, Michigan. Friends and family may visit at the Gephart Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 5, 2021, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. For online condolences visit www.gephartfuneralhome.com .