Tammy Lynn Coursey

Tammy Lynn Coursey, 56, of Blairsville, PA, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 12, 2020 in her home.

She was the daughter of James and MaryLou (Chappel) Shaffer; she was born in Indiana, PA on March 12, 1964.

She was an employee of Martins Food in Indiana, PA.

Tammy loved to craft and make her grandchildren things. She enjoyed Pittsburgh Sports, flowers, and pictures. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, they were Tammy’s biggest fans.

She is well loved and will be deeply missed by her family.

Tammy is survived by her husband, Wayne T. Coursey of Blairsville; her parents, James and MaryLou Shaffer of Indiana; four children, Holly Buterbaugh of Blairsville, CJ Buterbaugh of Kittanning, Justin Coursey (Sara) of Virginia, and Jennifer Lagoda (Tony) of Florida; siblings, Kelly Shirley (Ron) of Creekside, Mark Shaffer (Donna) of Ohio, and Jimmy Shaffer (Robin) of Shelocta; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kylie, Isaac, McKenzie, Sydney, Gavin, and Gracielyn; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her granddaughters, Kiersten and Katrina; grandparents, Nellie and Clarence Chappel; grandfather, Claude Shaffer; a brother, Steven Shaffer; and a dog, Spike.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12 to 2 and 4 to 6 P.M. at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA

In keeping with COVID-19 mandates, masks, face coverings and social distancing guidelines must be followed in the funeral home.

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