Tami Dexter

Tami J. Dexterwas born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on September 11, 1965. Her parents were the late Hertha and Thomas Dexter, Sr., who raised her in Belpre, Ohio, where she graduated from Belpre High School in 1984.  Tami moved to Columbus, and worked for the State of Ohio for an astounding 32 years. She was a member of Flintridge Missionary Baptist Church and Whitman Chapel A.M.E. As a community advocate, Tami supported so many causes—fundraising for family members, reunions, less privileged students, and more.  When she was involved, an event was sure to be grand! For almost five years, she was assistant general management for the Columbus Fire football team.

Tami is survived by her daughter, Coya Ashanti Osborne (Jason); step-daughter, Ashley Hughes; brothers, Thomas (Deborah) Dexter II and Alphonso Ayers; sister, Camella (Leonard) King;
nieces and nephews, Raynelle (Paul) Brooks, Tommy (Courtney) Nixon, Stephanie (Will) Thompson, Leonard “Juno” (Salina) King, Ashley (Kris) Cornute, and Thomas “Dex” (Danielle) Dexter III; and great-nephews Paul Brooks, Jr., and RaMon Brooks.

She is also survived by her godchildren, Christopher Springston, Amber Deem, Autumn Williams, Aleka Carr, Taylor Nestor, Tyler Bannister, Kastaisja (Cameron) Harper-Peterson, Nicko
(Candie) Person, Symone Westbrook, Alexsus Prince; very close cousins, Stacy, Betty Ann, Dondi, Ronnie, and so many more; and best friends, Rita Kay, Joyce, Shannon, Kay, Janet, Dana,
Jerome (Amber, Jerome Jr., Tiara), and Bob.

Tami was also preceded in death by her sister, Lucy Jean Waugh, and her brother, Jay Ayers.

Though so many others impacted Tami’s life, while writing this together we could only name just a few. She was grateful, with a full heart, knowing she was so loved by many!

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