Tammy Yvonne Furrow Rose, 64 of Radford, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, in Harrisonburg.
Born Jan. 9, 1962, Tammy was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Matthew Rose; sister, Cynthia Diane Furrow White; niece, Amanda Leigh Turpin Hopkins; nephew, Robert Tymothy Furrow Jr.; maternal grandparents, Jesse Lee and Ruby Mae Howell Mabry; uncle, William Michael Mabry; paternal grandparents, William Otis and Mary Leona Farmer Furrow; aunt, Scarlet Bain; and uncle, Danny Phelegar.
Surviving are her sons, Travis Rose and Tommy Lee Crigger; parents, Robert William (Bob) Furrow and Mary (Peggy) Mabry Bibb; aunt, Linda Mabry Vaught and husband Gary; aunt, Joyce Phelegar; sister, Pamela Renee Moore and husband Jim; brother Robert Tymothy (Timmy) Furrow and Kasie Rife; half brother, Eric Furrow; niece April Mabe Shumate and husband Sam; nephew Donald Scott Mabe and Jeannine; niece Carrie Michelle Love and Tommy; as well as several great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
Tammy worked at AT&T in Fairlawn and the Box Factory in Radford in her younger years. She obtained her GED later in life and went on to NRCC in Dublin, Va., where she studied Automotive Technology and Mechanics classes. She wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and enjoyed the challenge of working on vehicles.
Tammy moved to the Harrisonburg area and lived for many years before moving back to the Radford area for a short period. She enjoyed family gatherings, especially the yearly Volvo picnic where all her siblings could take the annual picture under the tree.
She also had a love for all animals, especially horses and birds, and was an avid collector of all things. She was extremely talented and had a beautiful soul. Tammy will be sadly missed by her family and friends and all who knew her.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at the Fairlawn Church of God in Fairlawn with Pastor Marcus Harrison officiating.
Tammy’s family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.
