Tami L. Draper

Tami L. Draper, 55, of Peoria passed away unexpectedly on Sunday January 13, 2013 at her home. She was born on November 17, 1957 in Yuma, Arizona the daughter of Donald and Helen Mains Love. Surviving is her soul-mate John "toothless" Mize of Peoria, one daughter Brandy (Michael) Causey of Ft. Stewart, GA; one son Robert (Mandy) Lawrence of Independence, MO; her mother Helen Lamb of Peoria; five sisters Cindy (Bill) Reuscher of Magnolia, IL, Loni (James) Love-Piper of Peoria, Vicki (Jim) Love-Freeman of Germantown Hills, Lisi (Trent) Warner of Bartonville, and Misti (Elvis) Kerns of Mulberry, FL. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Her father preceded her in death. Tami was a homemaker who loved cooking, animals, and enjoyed life. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and riding motorcycles. Cremation rites have been accorded. The family will receive friends at Toaster's Tap in Peoria Heights on Saturday, Jan 19th beginning at 5pm to celebrate Tami's life. In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged in her name to P.A.W.S.