Our beautiful Tammy Lea Roach was born on September 10th, 1963 at Conley Maternity Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. After high school, Tammy’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to start a beauty salon in the back of her childhood home where she served many patrons. She married the love of her life “Crocodile” David Lyle Roach on February 14th 1987. Tammy continued her business pursuits in 1988 with her highly successful business, Balloon Parties by Tammy. Tammy served many members of the community providing balloon center pieces, sculptures and more for birthday parties, weddings and corporate such as Southwest Airlines, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Union Station along with countless thousands of other events. Tammy and Lyle’s unwavering love resulted in the birth of their most cherished son, Kirby Dylan Roach, on May 1st, 2002. Tammy’s never failing love of Jesus was extended to every man, women, child, animal and insect she ever came into contact with…except stinkbugs!
Tammy was proceeded in death by her father, Rev. Royce M. Beckett, her paternal grandparents Rev. Milton and Georgia Beckett as well as her maternal grandparents William and Arpa Zielke.
Tammy leaves behind her husband David Lyle Roach, son Kirby Dylan Roach, mother Elaine Beckett, brothers Sam (Ana) Beckett and Jon (Alicia) Beckett along with nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and too numerous to mention other family members and friends she loved with all her heart.
A memorial service to honor Tammy’s life will be held at 2pm, May 4th, 2021 at Evangel Church, 1414 E. 103rd St, KCMO 64131.
So beautifully written of the Tammy I knew.. beautiful, loving and would never hurt a thing, but stink bugs! You will be forever missed but never forgotten. So thankful to have had you in my life as my friend, family and neighbor. Such a beautiful soul. Thank you for all your love ? An angel among us and flying high ?
A life well lived, albeit far too short. Tammy will forever occupy a spot in my heart and the heart of my family. Journey well my friend. Thank you for being authentically you… ?
Tammy was such a beautiful soul – I don’t think she ever met a stranger and from day 1 she made me feel like a friend she’s had for years. I pray for peace and comfort for her family and all she called friend.
You will be greatly missed. What a wonderful women you were and now you are with Christ. I’m sad though to loss you and I know your husband and son will be in my prayers. Love to your family and find thoughts I will always carry of you.
Tammy was such an amazing person and an amazing and creative decorator. A special place in heaven awaits her
Tammy’s faith and love for Jesus was so strong and such a powerful testimony to the very end. I am thankful she accepted Abbie and me as her sisters bc of Ana <3 She was beautiful, generous, creative, and so much more, incredibly faithful. No limits on her now! We're so blest to have her in our lives.
She was a prayer warrior, full of grace, a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister and a friend to the end. Mighty in her love for Jesus Christ. Steadfast in her righteous testimony. Friendly, encourager, generous, joyful, loving, compassionate and kind. She entered every room with enthusiasm and exuberant light. She was the bridge that knew no stranger. She built her bridge to the east, west, south and north obeying the great commission to go forth. I will miss her. I am forever grateful that, on this pilgrims journey, I met a friend and her name is Tammy.
Until we meet again sister.
Thank you
Tammy, we will miss your gardening chats. We offer our sincere condolences to the family of Tammy Lea Roach.
Rest in Peace our friend.
Tammy was so beautiful inside and out. She welcomed me into her life like we’d been friends for years. What a vibrant, passionate woman of Christ! I miss her. I am praying for your loving family. May God comfort you and provide for each day.
Tammy and her whole family have always been their for me and my family for many years so sorry to hear of her loss but i know she is with Jesus i know you are still watching over all of us you always had a heart of gold for anyone whom you met or knew for many years will always be thankful for your kindness you shared and memories you gave me and my family over the years now it is your turn to rest and enjoy kindness shown to you fly high with the angels and until we meet again love you tammy sending prayers and comfort for all of your family
Tammy was an Angel on earth, always so loving and caring about everyone she knew. She always had the kindest words ❤ she had the biggest heart. I will never forget her. My heart is broken for her entire family. Lyle, Kirby, Elaine, Sam and Jon you all are in my prayers , may God comfort you all and carry you through this most difficult time. Tammy is now an Angel in heaven ? watching over everyone she loves, God bless you all.
Tammy and I used to call each other twins, due to the fact that we shared the same birthday. She always displayed the love and joy of the Lord.
Tammy is at the throne of the Lord, singing praises to our God.
Praying for the comfort and strength of her family and loved ones.
See you later, Tammy.
I remember the first time I met Tammy. She was a whirlwind. So talented, so full of heart. When she walked into room, you could not ignore her immense charisma. It wasn’t long before we discovered a mutual love for all-things Hawaiian and of course, plumerias. I gave her some seeds from the world-renown plumeria botanical garden in Oahu. A year later she had grown one of the most beautiful red plumerias I had ever seen-as if she’d been growing them her wholelife- and named it Kirby, after her son. I decided there was virtually nothing this woman couldn’t do, and that I was in the presence of greatness. Like many, I am at a loss to understand why she is gone now, but I remind myself that I was lucky to know her at all. Amy, Max and my ❤️ go out to Lyle, Kirby, and the family.
Tammy you’ll be missed!
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if we can do anything.
She showed me such loving kindness I was a little in awe of her all my life she showed jesus to everyone god bless her