Tammy Kaye Ellison

Tammy Kaye Ellison, 62, of Inman, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on April 17, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Phyllis (Cothran) Sims and Johnny Alley.

Tammy attended Rejoice Lutheran Church and Inman Free Will Baptist Church. She spent many years in retail sales at Goodwill and FedEx and Roses Department Store.

She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School "Class of 1981" and also graduated from Virginia College in 2017 with a degree in medical coding. She enjoyed crochet and reading and loved all animals especially her fur baby, Abbey.

She is survived by two sons, Shawn Alley and Casey Alley; two brothers, Chris Emory and Nick Emory; one aunt, Dianne Lanford; one uncle, Gene Cothran and his wife Kathryn; six grandchildren, Mason Alley, Judah Alley, William Alley, Bella Alley, Remington Alley and Hunter Street along with many loving nieces and nephews, and friend Mitchell Byrd.

In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her Uncle, Eddie Lanford.

The family will receive friends at Fingerville First Baptist Church, 4794 Hwy 11, Inman, South Carolina 29349 on Wednesday August 13, 2025 from 5:30- 6:00 PM.  A memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM with Rev. Andy Case and Rev. Jeff Valentine officiating.