Tamara Louise Smith, aged 59, of Seligman, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Cassville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cassville, Missouri. Born on July 20, 1965, in Carson City, Nevada, to Harry and Ruth (Mack) Kline, she was a devout member of Mission Baptist Church in Washburn, Missouri. Tamara was passionate about sewing, cross-stitching, fishing, camping, and crafting. Her dog, Poseidon, was dearly cherished, and she had a special affection for pigs.

She is survived by her son, Christian Smith of Albany, Oregon; her daughter, Donella Smith of Seligman, Missouri; two grandchildren, Lo'khi and Kazralyn Smith; her parents; and two sisters, Vicki Kline of Jasper, Tennessee, and Deanna Kline of Rapid City, South Dakota.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Mission Baptist Church in Washburn, Missouri.

Donations in memory of Tamara may be made to Mission Baptist Church at 3709 Farm Rd. 2242, Washburn, Missouri 65772, or through White Funeral Home and Crematory in Cassville, Missouri.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by White Funeral Home and Crematory in Cassville, Missouri.