Obituary of Tamberlyn Alderson

Tamberlyn (Tammy) Ward Alderson, age 62, of Valle Crucis, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. Tammy was born in Blowing Rock, NC on November 17, 1958 to Robert Howard Ward and Geraldene Trivett Ward. She attended Valle Crucis Elementary and Watauga High School. Tammy loved her family and opened her heart and home to many others over the years. She had a special relationship with God and loved to share her life stories in hopes that she could be a blessing to others. Tammy loved BIG and all who knew her felt that love. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Bob and Gerry Ward of Valle Crucis, NC; son, Jason Greene and Casie Leonard; sister, Terry Ward of Valle Crucis, NC; sister, Robin Ward Miller and husband, Curt, of Raleigh, NC; nephews, Tucker Isaacs, Carson Isaacs, and Ryan Miller; nieces, Lea Miller and Kaylee Miller; step-daughters, Ashley Pendolina and husband, Donald, and Kinsley Knighten and husband, Dustin; grandchildren, Zachary, Cory, Olivia, Scarlet, and Brandon; great-granddaughter, Myla; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Carol Alderson of Todd; and her dearest friend, Christy Aldridge. Tammy was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Alderson. A memorial service for Tammy Alderson will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of food and flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist with expenses. Memorial donations may be sent to Valle Crucis United Methodist Church, c/o Gay Isaacs, 404 Dillard Greene Rd., Vilas, NC 28692. Online condolences may be shared at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Alderson family.