Carol Ann

Tammen

Carol Ann Tammen, maiden name of Perusich, was born in Highland Park, Michigan on July 13, 1941. She was surrounded by her daughters as she passed away at Hospice of Wichita Falls, TX on June 5, 2024.

Carol Tammen was known for her hard work, dedication, laughter, and spitfire and feisty personality. For those that truly knew her knew she had a heart as big as Texas and would do everything she could to help someone in their time of need.

Carol moved to Wichita Falls in the 60's and worked at Meads Bakery, Johnson & Johnson, Wilson Manufacturing, The State Hospital. Her last employment was at CertainTeed where she was a loyal and dedicated employee for many years until her retirement. In her time there she gained many lifelong friendships that remained so until her passing.

Carol's past time was spent painting, and she did so on almost anything she knew she could hold the weight of her brush strokes. In her younger years she was an avid rider and was part of the Wichita County Mounted Patrol Riding Club for many years. She took pride in her yard and flower beds and spent many of her days off tending to her gardens. Carol was also a great cook and taught all of her daughters how to cook as well.Later in life a lot of her free time was spent going to as many school functions for her children and grandchildren as possible.

Carol is preceded in death by her father, Frank Perusich, mother, Judy Sprague, granddaughter, Racey Sternadel, and grandson Grady Greene, and her lifelong best friend, Pat Souther. Carol is survived by her brother Michael and Marlyss Perusich, her 4 daughters, Glenda and Scott Overstreet, Tonya Tammen, Sonya and Jay LaBrie, and Diana and Bobby Joe Davis II. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 nieces and 2 great nieces.

A celebration of life will be held at the Thornberry Baptist Church on June 22, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to P.E.T.S., the Human Society of Wichita County, or Hospice of Wichita Falls.