Tamie Person, age 69, of Harrisonville, Missouri, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by love and family.
Her Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Tamie is survived by her husband, Jerry Person, with whom she recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Together, they raised six children: Allison Person of Havertown, Pennsylvania; Emily Rhodes (Tucker Harper) of Lee’s Summit; Stephen Person (Caly) of Lee’s Summit; Bethany Wears (Daniel) of Belton; Anna Chambers (Justin) of North Kansas City; and Luke Person (Marlei) of Blue Springs.
Tamie and Jerry were blessed with 19 grandchildren: Shane, Adrienne, Nathan, Noah, Evan, Emma, Sophie, Anthony, Liam, Willow, Faye, Lyla, Gordon, Vayda, Etta, Clark, Archie, Rogue, and Heidi. They also had the joy of welcoming one great-grandchild, Violet.
Tamie and Jerry’s love for children extended beyond their own family. They opened their home and hearts to others, becoming foster parents to four children, while also welcoming other children into their home at various times throughout the years. Her home was a place where children could find love, acceptance, and a family.
At the age of 48, Tamie decided to pursue a new calling and become a social worker. She attended college for six consecutive years, ultimately earning her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she worked in many different settings and eventually had an office of her own. She especially loved working with troubled teenagers, and her compassion and determination allowed her to make a lasting difference in the lives of many young people.
Tamie was gifted with a beautiful singing voice and loved playing the guitar. She was frequently asked to sing at weddings and sang numerous solos at her church. Music was one of the many ways she shared her heart with others.
She also had a lifelong passion for quilting and crafts. Tamie made clothes for her children, wedding dresses, and countless bridesmaid dresses. She was rarely working on just one project at a time. Even when sitting down to watch television, she would almost always have a knitting, crochet, or cross-stitch project in her hands. Creating things for the people she loved was one of the ways she expressed her care and creativity.
Tamie was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri, and was adopted at six months of age. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Carolus; her mother, Mildred Faye (Phillippe) Carolus; and her adopted brother, Stephen Carolus, who died as an infant.
Tamie will be deeply missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, extended family, friends, and the many people whose lives she touched through her work, music, creativity, and generous heart. Her love for her family and her willingness to open her home and heart to others will remain part of her legacy for generations to come.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. Donations can be made through the link or mailed to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
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