Tara Grantham

Tara Marie Grantham, 48, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2022 around 4 AM surrounded by her fiancé, Albert Poplawski and beloved dogs; Munch and Wally. She was born on August 6, 1973 to Tyrrell(Butch)Grantham and Sandra(Gayle)Rhodes both of Michigan city. 

Tara was a loving daughter,sister, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning and watching lifetime movies while crunching on ice. She also loved doing competitive activities with Albert, such as having cookoffs, building snowmen, and battles of the best floral arrangements with the flowers they planted. She loved singing and dancing, often making her children or granddaughter join in.

Tara nicknamed “Tarable Tara” or Sweet “T” Sums up to who she was as a person. Sweet “T” was a caretaker, often taking in and caring for kids and animals who needed help. She was also a giver, she always wanted to make people smile by giving them some thing whether it be money, gifts, or quite literally the shirt off her back. “Tarable Tara”, What is the life of the party, in fact she the party. This side of her was carefree and lived life without limitations. If you try to rain on her parade, she would make sure you would regret it. 

Tara is survived by parents, Sandra G Rhodes and Tyrrell(Cherie) Grantham, both of Michigan City. Children; Kristin Jackson , Steven Childress, and Timothy Grantham. Grand children; Emma Henn and Estella Finney. Sisters; Tammy Comer and Abby(Gene) Chambers. Nieces; Laura Grace and Haley Comer. Special friend; Timothy Hampton, along with many more. All of Michigan City. 

Tara is preceded in death by stepfather; Richard Rhodes. Brothers; Tony and Timmy Comer. Sister; Teresa Comer. Niece; Amanda Comer. Nephews; Bobby Comer and Travis Germain, All of Michigan City. 

Services will be held at Coleman&Hicks Funeral Home and Crematory located at 101 Karwick rd. With Pastor Dennis Pickens officiating, on Thursday, February 10th From 4-6 PM. A celebration of life dinner will be held immediately after, at full Gospel House of Deliverance located at 2700 Ohio St.

Any Contributions can be made to, Brother Dennis Pickens, at Full Gospel Church.

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