Tara Jamison
September 12, 1989 ~ August 16, 2023
Tara Jamison, 33, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Mercy Hospital. Service: 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services. Visitation: two hours prior to service. The family is being cared for by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Tara is survived by her husband, Leroy JC Braham; father, Kevin Whitaker; mother, Michelle Lewis; siblings, Jerome Jamison, Tykisha Jamison, Geneva Hudson, lil Shawn Jamison El, Tremell Lewis, Shawntell Lewis, Felicia O'Connor-Kendall, Cynthia Mason, Kiandra Whitaker, Natasha O'Connor, and Klyelishia Whitaker; daughter, Lorey Braham; and many loving family members.
Tara worked at Collins Aerospace for four years where her coworkers and friends knew her as stylish, kind, playful, funny and charismatic. Anyone who knew her enjoyed her company and the way she talked about her love for her daughter. The way she encouraged and motivated others, and the way she was a bright light. Tara loved her family immensely and many will never forget the good times and happiness and joy that she brought with her wherever she went. Whether it was spending time playing games, rapping and singing, or just watching tv. Tara will never be forgotten for we will all carry her in our hearts.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Cedar Rapids
My Dear cousin, I’m really going to miss you! So hurt that you had to leave this world so early. I’m praying for your daughter-please watch over our family. I love you❤️
I’m going to really miss you my cuddy🥺So many secrets you took w/ you. I love you so much & watch over us all especially your baby girl.
To my little cousin my first baby I learned how to comb hair I can’t believe you are gone my heart hurts all over again you will truly be missed love rest and know that you are in God hands now
may your memory be eternal
Keeping you and your family in my prayers
Great memories of the past being at 4519 S lawler with all the kids. Seeing Tara and the other kids enjoying themselves. Hadn’t seen my niece in years but always remembered her beautiful smile. May God cover Kevin and Michelle during this time throughout your lives. She will always be with you and continue to trust God. Love Bernard
Mr. Whitaker and family! I pray that God keep you all during this time. May His strength, love, and comfort envelop you all as His covering.
Calvin my good long friend. My heart goes out to you and Tara mother. I can only imagine the pain you guys are feeling. I’m praying that God gives you guys some comfort and peace in knowing that your heart is broken. My condolences to you and your family. I love you friend. I’m praying for you all.
Sending my love and prayers to ur family
Kevin and Michelle,
My heart hurts with the both of you. She was simply a darling of a daughter…she is now an angel with God and ever present with us. Love you both, LaVon
May loving memories bring you strength and comfort! With a heavy heart I give my sincere condolences to you and your family!!! With love and prayers, Always Mary Osborn
Sending condolences from my family to yours
Tara! For the first time I am speechless. I don’t know what to say, think or how to feel. I love you so much, we love you so much. These last couple days have felt like a bad dream. I’ve been praying for understanding. I’ll be missing and thinking of you forever. FAMILY FOR LIFE & AFTER! Fly high my Cousin. 💔
Thank for always being a good friend too me thank you u for always being there when I needed to talk… You always encouraged me to be great nd I loved that about you… you gave the best advice… thank you for always checking up on me and I miss the old days too but I got all these wonderful memories with you….
Walking home from school lbs one day we was hungry and all I had was enough for one burger we split in half Tara thought I was the best person ever after that she told everybody that story lol I love forver baby girl and u know that
With deepest sympathy during this difficult time. We will miss Tara.
What wonderful time we had Kev when we took the kids to Disney World. We watched our kids grow to adulthood and bexome successful. Hold on to those memories and find peace in the arms of God. Love you brother.
Tim and Felicia Mansfield
Thinking of you in these difficult times and
Sending love 🙏🙏❤️
Wheww!!! This pill still haven’t went down yet!! I think I’ll forever be in disbelief!! So many memories so much Love aww man this one hurt to the core!! I’ll forever remember you & will forever rep your name! 💔
Sending prayers to you and your family. I will always remember those special times she was a beautiful daughter and now an angel.
Wow! It still seems to be unreal, however I can hear your laughter in my thoughts as we speak. Someone told me to think of the good times we spent together and at the moment, I realize that Tara and I never experienced bad moments where we didn’t speak. I’ll miss and love you always.
Kevin and Michelle, thank you for allowing me to love on your beautiful daughter who will always be remembered in my heart and thoughts. You two were great parents to Tara , that’s one of the reasons why she blossomed into a beautiful young lady inside and out! I’ll never forget the day I walked into her life as a little girl. My heart is heavy ! I love you guys and pray for the strength of you both and the family! Forever grateful and blessed to have had the chance to be a part of Tara’s life!
Ughh you broke my heart so bad sissy, ion think imma ever be the same again😞 I love you baby keep watching over me🩷.
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.
Tara you are a outstanding friend and knew how to always cheer me up with everything going on with my son and you always gave off such a incredible vibe I’m going to miss you, love yah girl
Until we see each other again
I will always love you! You will always be in my heart 💜🩷 you will truly be missed!!
Love u,
Your big sister Felicia🩷🤞🏾
Tara, even though we did not know each other for long it felt as if we had! I will miss your infectious laugh and our talks about life and getting healthy! I will truly miss you my friend this just sucks and shouldn’t have happened!! RIP my friend!!
MaryAnn ( Your lead and mentor)
Collins Aerospace