Tammy Kaye Belk

Tammy Kaye Belk of Jonesboro departed this life on Monday, September 27, 2021, at the age of 61. She was born May 10, 1960, to Thomas Newton Belk and Joyce DeShazier Belk in Morrison, IL. She was of the Baptist belief and a member of Joy Baptist Church in Joy, IL.

Tammy never met a stranger, she could and would talk with anyone that would talk. She loved riding her motorcycle on trips to the hills and just traveling. She would spend time reading her bible and watching tv. Tammy most of all always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father; Thomas Newton Belk and one nephew; Gregory Belk.

Tammy is survived by her mother Joyce DeShazier Murphy of Jonesboro; one sister, Judy Turner of Jonesboro; one special friend, Theresa Whitley of the home.

Friends may visit at Emerson Memorial Chapel, Thursday, September 30, 2021, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rodger Tidwell officiating with burial following at Keller's Chapel Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Pallbearers include Gene Turner, Brad Turner, Jason Rodatz, Terry Shipman, Bo Gandy, and Matt Whitley.

Honor Pallbearers include Belinda Krigel, Greg George, and Micheal Clayton.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked to please consider donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc., 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL, 60673 or Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 41817, Memphis, TN 38174-1817