Tammy Sue Shupe

Tammy Sue Shupe , 61, a cherished resident of Vermilion, passed away at her home on December 26, 2023, following a brief illness.

Born on April 23, 1962, in Lorain, OH, Tammy was deeply rooted in Vermilion throughout her life. She graduated from Vermilion High School in 1980, marking the beginning of her journey.

Tammy dedicated herself to serving others, working as a server in various local restaurants, notably the Brass Pelican in Huron and the American Legion Post #397. She found great joy in building friendships with her customers and took pride in her work.

Her passions were evident in her love for family, animals - especially her grandpuppy and cats - and most importantly, the precious moments shared with her daughter, Alex.

Tammy is survived by her beloved daughter, Alexandra (Michael Griffin "Griff") Tansey of Vermilion; her siblings, Sharon (Scott) Ebert of Sandusky, Dennis (Diane) Shupe, Daniel (Christy) Shupe of Vermilion, and Tim (Jean) Olney of Amherst, OH;  her stepmother, Peggy Shupe of Vermilion; and Alex's father, Pat Tansey.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Ernest Shupe; mother, Yvonne L. Shupe; and grandparents, Elizabeth and Albert Good and Thelma and Jiggs Slocum.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, located at 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Private inurnment will be held at Meadow Green Memorial Park in Huron.

The family suggests contributions to the Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County, Inc. at 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035, or the American Heart Association at 1375 East 9th Street #600, Cleveland, OH 44114.

Expressions of sympathy and online condolences can be shared at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.