Tammy Jo (Curry) Gaddis

Tammy Jo Gaddis, nee Curry, of Steelville, MO, was born on Monday, July 15, 1968, in Conroe, TX, to Douglas Leon Curry and Shirley Jo Curry, nee Hightower.  She passed away peacefully and into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her home in Steelville, MO at the age of 57 years, 3 months, and 8 days.

Tammy was born and raised in Conroe, Texas. She attended Conroe High School, where she graduated with the Class of 1986.  On August 20, 1994, Tammy married the love of her life, James William Gaddis, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Together they built a beautiful life and were blessed with three wonderful children.  Tammy was a hardworking and dedicated woman who was the co-owner and office manager of Garrison’s Campground from 1999 – 2022, creating cherished memories for many. Most recently, she worked as a bank teller for Peoples Bank in Cuba, MO, where she brought a wealth of experience and a heart full of stories.  Tammy accepted the Lord as her personal Savior, had attended Steelville First Assembly of God and was actively involved in the Phelps County Cowboy Church.   She contributed to various outreach ministries such as the food pantry, women’s outreach and children’s ministry.  Her faith guided her life and inspired all who knew her.  Tammy was an outdoors enthusiast and enjoyed traveling, camping, hiking, and kayaking. One of her greatest joys was visiting family in Texas and making lasting memories with those she loved most. Above all, Tammy cherished time spent with her family and friends.  She will be remembered as a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend whose kindness, faith, and love touched everyone around her.

She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Donald “Donnie” Gaddis.
 

Tammy is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, James “Jim” Gaddis of Steelville, MO; three children, Erin Gaddis of Waxahachie, TX, James Gaddis II and Samuel Gaddis both of Steelville, MO; parents, Doug and Shirley Curry of Conroe, TX; parents-in-law, Don and Mary Gaddis of Steelville, MO; brother, Bobby (wife, Shelle) Curry of Conroe, TX; sisters, Cathy (husband, David) Shirley and Cindy Camacho all of Conroe, TX; sisters-in-law, Becky (husband, Eddie) Karban of Valley City, OH and Deb Gaddis of NM; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation was from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, MO.  Funeral Service was at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Assembly of God Church in Steelville, MO.  Burial was at Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, MO.

Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, MO.

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