Tammy Kay Ortman Pratt
Tammy Kay Ortman Pratt
May 25, 1968 — June 24, 2016
Tammy Kay (Ortman) Pratt, 48, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 24.
She was born on Saturday, May 25, 1968, in Winamac, daughter of Rachelle Lain Ortman and John William Ortman. Tammy married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Scott Pratt, on June 16, 1990.
Tammy was a caretaker of all things dear to her. She spent her time as an avid gardener, and had a dream of starting her own farm one day. Tammy had a special love for animals, especially her puppy, Harley. She enjoyed cooking and crafting; her favorite was do-it-yourself projects. She loved history and visiting museums, Victorian homes and historic gardens with her family. Tammy most enjoyed just spending time with her daughters. Her family will remember her as a soft, gentle, fiercely loyal woman of truth, with a kind and giving spirit.
She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Scott Pratt, of Charleston, South Carolina; daughters: Abigail Pratt of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Michaela Pratt of Charleston, South Carolina; parents: Rachelle Lain Ortman and John W. Ortman of Winamac; brothers: John W. Ortman Jr. of West Lafayette, and Jeff Ortman of Winamac; and four nieces and four nephews.
The family received friends on Monday, June 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Awaken Church, 3870 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina. A celebration of life was held at Awaken Church on Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. Pastor Chris Lanier II officiated. Burial followed in the Live Oak Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com.
(Pulaski County Journal — June 29, 2016)