Ms. Tammy Doreene Hightower, age 61,  a resident of a Summerville, Georgia address passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, July 4, 2026. 

Ms. Hightower was born the daughter of the late Joseph H. Lee and the late Joyce Wilson Lee born May 25, 1965 in Summerville, Georgia.

Tammy had been a lifelong resident of the area and was described by her family as “loving really hard”, “working hard for her babies and grandbabies”, “had a bleeding heart for the homeless” and while it was said that she was a redneck woman, the family stated, “she broke the mold”.

In addition to her parents, Tammy was preceded in death by a son, Doug Talley.

She is survived by sons, Christopher Lee (Tina Johnson), Eric (Sabrina) Talley; brothers, Michael Lee (& family), Steven (Theresa) Lee; sister, Deborah Wiggins (& family); grandchildren, Kadian Lee, Jonas Lee, Lynnica Talley, Leslie Talley, Bo Sweeny.

In accordance with Ms. Hightower’s wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service may be held at a later date.