Tammy M. Scolaro, 55, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014. A celebration of her life will be held at the Cedar Rapids Family Church, 5335 Midway Drive N.W., at 2:30 P.M. Sunday, July 6, 2014. Papich-Kuba Funeral Service is serving the family.

Tammy was born to Linda and Charles "Chick" Scolaro on March 30, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tammy lived in various states throughout her life, but always found home to be in Cedar Rapids with her children. Her smile could light up a room and she will be greatly missed.

Tammy is survived by her mother, Linda; sisters, Dorrie (Joe) Yanez and Gina (Rich) Owen; her children, Bradley (Nikee) Woods, Jonathon (Angie) Clifton and Candice Clifton; her grandchildren, Colton, Drue, Candy, (Bradley) Austin and Paityn (Jonathan); and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles, brothers, Mike and Chuck, and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

In lieu of flowers, Tammy's family is requesting that donations be made to her estate.