Tammie Jo Barber

Tammie Jo Barber, 56, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at her home.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A celebration of Tammie’s life will follow at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home at 203 S. Main St. Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Tammie was born July 21, 1968 in Fairfield, the daughter of Randy and Jeannine (Smith) Barber. She married Herbert Wells. He preceded her in death May 30, 2024.

Throughout her life, Tammie worked at Wal-Mart, Sizzlin’ Sams, McDonalds, and as an aid at St. Mary’s Preschool.

Tammie was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Cubs fan. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, cross stitch, watching game shows, NASCAR and professional wrestling. Tammie was a kindhearted person who made friends easily. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister and aunt. Above all, she loved her family.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughter, Samantha Barber of Iowa City; grandson, Cyrus Muno; parents, Jeannine (Tom) McCleary of Fairfield and Randy Barber; sisters, Courtney (Clint) Parker of Fairfield, and Tina Barber-Matthew of Colorado; a special aunt and caregiver, Aunt Lori; two nieces and three nephews.