Tamara A. Koontz, 48, of Mt. Vernon, IN, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

Tammy was a graduate of North Posey High School class of 1981.

Survivors include her parents, Bob and Ann Straw of Poseyville, son, Jerrod (Jacey) Koontz; daughters, Courtney Groth and Hannah Koontz; grandchildren, Jaxen and Kaden (the light of her life); brothers, Mike (Rita) Crumbacher, Kevin (Tresa) Straw, Scott (Vicki) Straw, Bobby (Angie) Straw; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her dog Bubbalious.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 22 at Saulmon Cemetery just north of Poseyville Bart Newton officiating.

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at Holders Funeral Home in Owensville. 

Memorial contribution may be made to the Saulmon Cemetery in her memory.