Obituary of Tammy Jo Shears

Savannah: Age 53, was born on June 25^th, 1966. Her life tragically came to an end due to an ATV accident on July 5, 2019 while riding with her family. Survived by her mother, Ruth (Kent) Sparnon; brother, John Henner; son, Brandon Shears; daughter, Bailey Rae (Hayden) Dougherty;  fiancée, Jerry Paylor and children; nephews, Benjamin Henner and Nathan Henner; niece, Anna Henner;  uncle's, George (Lorraine) Silliman, David Silliman, Joel (Karen) Sparnon; aunt, Alice (Paul) Franceschini; step-mother, Dianne Newhouse; step-brother, Brian Newhouse; step-sister, Nikki Walsh; grandmother, Mary Ann Sparnon; several cousins, close adopted family members and close friends.

She was predeceased by her father, Gerald Henner; paternal grandparents, Donald and Joyce Henner; maternal grandparents, Ray and Margaret Silliman; grandfather, John (Jack) Sparnon; aunt, Jeanne (Lee) Shippers; cousin’s, Rodney Wood, Megan Silliman and Allison Mignot.

Tammy was the type of person that would light up a room with her smile and contagious laugh. She loved her family more than life itself. Her close friends were more like her family. She was very caring and generous. A beautiful soul that will never be forgotten. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 29, 2019 from 2pm - 5pm at the Wolcott Elks Lodge, 6161 W Port Bay Rd, Wolcott, NY 14590. Arrangements entrusted to Norton Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.hsnorton.com.