Tammy Lee Heath Roughton, 64, of Nags Head, NC passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks.
Born in Parkersburg, WV on June 11, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Shyrlene Taylor and Ronald Heath.
She is survived by her daughter, Tabetha Nathaus (Eric) of Elizabeth City; her son, Dennis Thompson of Nags Head; stepsons, Kenny Roughton (Kat) and Braddy Roughton; step-grandchildren, Colin Roughton (Brandi), Holly Roughton, and Lisa Smith; sisters, Pamela Schnell (Terry) and Teresa Ridgeway (Charles); brothers, Ronald (Kim), John (Carolyn), and Donnie (Heather) Heath; and several nieces and nephews. Also, surviving is a lifelong friend, Joseph Chieco and her Peak Resources family.
Tammy worked as a secretary at Brad’s Transmissions where she met her husband, Bradford T. Roughton, Sr.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Brad Roughton, Sr.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service.
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Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.