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Tammy Lee Powell Ronk

November 20, 1965-February 10, 2022

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Tammy Lee Powell Ronk, 56 of St. Louis Michigan, passed away on Thursday February 10, 2022, peacefully at her home surrounded by family after a very long and hard battle with cancer. Even though her battle was long and hard she always had a smile on her face and was always an inspiration to many.

She was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on November 20, 1965, she was a preemie and was born at only 30 weeks and weighed 3lbs 11 oz. the next day she dropped a full pound to 2 lbs. 11 oz., so she has always been a fighter from day 1.

Daughter of Charles and Theresa Powell. Tammy married John Phillip Ronk on April 2, 1984. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved gardening and being outdoors. Surviving in addition to her husband Phil of 37 years is her son Charles and wife Rocky, daughter Crystal Parlove and husband Dustin, son John and Son Matthew, 4 grandchildren Olivia, Takoda, Athena, and Drake all of St. Louis, Michigan. Mother Theresa Powell of Harrison, Michigan and sister Theresa Cook of Coleman, MI. Brother Charles (Chuck) Powell and wife Stephanie of Harrison, Michigan, half-sister Tracey Geml and husband Mike of Texas City, TX, half-brother Scott of Phoenix, Arizona and several nephews and nieces.

She was proceeded in death by her grandparents George and Bertha Powell, Emile and Maria Bidoul, Father Charles Powell, sister Tina Powell and several aunts and uncles.

Cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of life party later for family and friends.