Tammy May

Tammy Faye James May, 47 years of age, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 at CMC - NorthEast in Concord.

Tammy was born April 14, 1967 in Mecklenburg County to Harvey Walter James, Jr. and Linda Faye Blanchette James of Albemarle.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Tony Thomas, will follow at 1:00 pm in Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel. At other times the family will be gathering at the home.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her beloved companion, Minnie Moo; and her brothers, Chadwick Walter James of Albemarle, and Travis James and wife Brandy of New London; nephews, Jesse and Colton James of New London; uncles, David James and wife Sandra, Ricky James, and Tom Blanchette and wife Joy; aunts, Becky Stegall and husband Barry, Jane Gaetano and husband Barry, and Debbie Rape; and numerous cousins.

Tammy had a true heart, and was considerate of others. She loved going fishing with her best friend, Cookie Steel, and enjoyed going to the beach. She was a devoted aunt, and loved spending time with her nephews, Jesse and Colton.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, and Stanly County Humane Society, 2049 Badin Rd., Albemarle, NC 28001.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the family.