Tara Nichole Tussey

Tara Nichole "TNT" Tussey, 24, of rural Bridgeport, IL, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 17, 1988 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Brian K. and Beverly "Boo" J. (Lynch) Tussey. Tara was a graduate of Red Hill High School, Class of 2006. She attended Wabash Valley College and graduated from Olney Central College with a degree in Medical Transcription. Tara was a member of the Christian Church in St. Francisville, IL and worked as a secretary for Tussey Oil Production. Tara was a Homecoming Queen in 2005 and was fourth runner-up in the State Homecoming Queen Pageant. She was an avid lover of animals. Tara was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mildred LaVerne Lynch. Survivors include her parents, Brian and Boo Tussey of rural Bridgeport, two brothers: Larry D. Pedigo and Tyler G.K. Tussey, both of rural Bridgeport; paternal grandparents Gary K. and Barbara L. Tussey of St. Francisville, IL; maternal grandfather Kenneth R. Lynch of Olney, IL; and one niece Carin Michelle Pedigo of Bridgeport. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday at Central Christian Church, 303 Buchanan Drive, Lawrenceville, IL. Burial will be in Lawrenceville Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home, 1303-12th Street, Lawrenceville, IL. Memorials may be made to the Lawrence County Humane Society with envelopes available through the funeral home.

Visitation

OCT 3. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)

Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home 1303-12th Street Lawrenceville, IL

Service

OCT 4. 10:00 AM (CDT)

Central Christian Church 303 Buchanan Drive Lawrenceville, IL