Tamara G. Jones

Tamara Gralheer Jones, age 65, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, April 25 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Pastor Will Jordan officiating. Fellowship with the family will follow the service at the funeral home.

Upon graduating from Enterprise High School, Tamara enrolled at Troy State University and was a member of the Sound of the South and worked for TSU Radio. Through her involvement in the band, she met her husband Charlie. When they married, they moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and then to Houston, Texas. They moved their family to Troy in 1988, where they made their home for the past 34 years. Tamara worked at Troy University until January 2021 when she retired as the Assistant Dean of First Year Studies and Student Success after 32 years. Her joy through her career was  gained through the relationships she created with her students. 

Tamara enjoyed cheering on the Trojans with a group of friends she and Charlie met through their children’s involvement with the Sound of the South. This group, affectionately called the Parental Units (PUs), fed many band members after home games and traveled many miles to cheer on the band, as well as the football team. Later in life, she enjoyed spending time with those who called her Grandma and crafting. 

Tamara is survived by her husband of 43 years, Charlie; daughter Tori (Tony) Norris, and son Christopher Jones; grandchildren Anniston Jones, Landon Jones, Braden Norris and Andrew Norris, sister Teryan Clark, brothers Blane (Marianne) Gralheer, Bryan (Sharon) Gralheer and Brent (Renee) Gralheer, sister in law Ann Curry and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen & Lois Gralheer and sister Teena Miller. 

The family wishes to extend many thanks to the staff of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her honor to the Montgomery Cancer Center (4145 Carmichael Road, Montgomery, AL 36106). Friends and family can sign the guestbook online at www.greenhillsfuneralhome.net. The staff of Green Hills Funeral Home is honored to serve the Jones family.