Obituary of Tammy Lee VanKeuren

Tammy Lee VanKeuren, age 54 of Edwardsville, passed into the hands of the Lord Monday, January 6, 2020. She was born in Kingston on November 30, 1965 and was the daughter of the late Douglas VanKeuren and Rachel Hooper Cool. Tammy graduated from West Side Tech in June of 1984 with a degree in cosmetology, followed by a certification in Medical Assistance. Upon receiving her certification, she spent several years working for Kingston Family Practice. She enjoyed spending time with her three children and two grandchildren, who were the light of her life. Her kindness was well recognized by all who knew and loved her, and she will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Douglas VanKeuren, Jr., step-mother, Nancy VanKeuren and step-father, Donny Cool. Tammy is survived by her loving children, Mark Walsh, Jr. (Melissa), Rachel Gruver (Zachiery) and Ryan Walsh (girlfriend, Evonne Spencer); grandchildren, Kendall and Timothy Allen; sister, Cindy VanKeuren; brother, Donald Cool; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 12:00 pm from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with Pastor Rocky Bonomo of the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.