Tammy was born on January 16, 1971, in San Diego, California to Richard Tardell and Bonnie Washburn Tardell. Tammy was a graduate from Royse City High School and East Texas State University and was a special education teacher. Tammy spent time teaching at Greenville ISD and Dallas ISD. Tammy loved children, she loved doing arts and crafts, especially making T-shirts and jewelry. Tammy attended the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Greenville. Tammy married Robert C. Cleghorn III, on September 7, 1996, in Greenville, Texas.
Tammy is survived by her dad; Richard Tardell and wife Patricia of Unicoi, Tennessee, sister; Amy Duprey and husband Tim of Santa Anna, California, best friend Cassie Miller and husband Mike of Richardson, Texas, niece; Rachel Mattingly Young, nephew; Nathan Mattingly, and many friends and considered family.
Tammy is preceded in death by her husband Robert Cleghorn III in 2012, and her mother Bonnie Tardell in 2002.
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Kathy Nielsen
Greenville, TX Thursday, April 24, 2025 My condolences to Tammy's friends and family. I worked with Tammy for several years and she was always positive and upbeat. She was a light for in our school. She sure loved her job and gave her all to her students. She will be missed by so many.Melodie Benton
Greenville, TX Wednesday, April 23, 2025 I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Cleghorn. Her family and friends will be in my prayers. May God give comfort and peace to you all!