Tammy Lynn Girrulat Obituary (1968 - 2011)

Tammy Lynn Girrulat, 42, of Carbondale, formerly of Pana, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Tammy was born June 5, 1968 in Aurora, IL. Tammy moved to Pana just before her 2nd birthday. She attended Pana School and graduated from Pana High School before going to SIU in Carbondale, where she received many degrees. She was a member of the Pana Eagles Club #4109 and the Victory Dream Center in Carbondale. Just about everyone who knew Tammy will remember her smile and laugh, not the pain that she endured but the good times. Tammy accomplished more in her lifetime than most of us do and that is how we should all remember Tammy. She is survived by her parents, Wm. Frank Girrulat, Sr. and Gloria Mary Eskeitz Girrulat of Pana; sister, Patty Keeling (the late Glen Keeling) of Assumption; brother, Frankie Girrulat of Rosamond; grandmother, Gloria G. Girrulat of Taylorville; nephews: David Keeling (Aubrey Keeling) of Findlay, Wesley Keeling (wife, Randi) of Champaign; Kevin Keeling (Ashley Palmer) of Pana; nieces: Echo D. Girrulat of Mooresville, IN Breanna Girrulat of Taylorville; and may aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends who love her dearly. She was preceded in death by Eric Girrulat and Helen Eskeitz. Funeral Information Eagles rites will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home with funeral services to follow with Pastor Allen Ebbler officiating. Burial will be in Twin Pines Cemetery, Pana. Friends may call on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until service time in the funeral home.