Tamala Terrell Douglas

Tamala’s Journey Tamala Terrell Douglas., 50, was born on July 9, 1968 to the late Isabella and Barry Barkley. Tamala made her heavenly transition on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Coastal Hospice in Salisbury, Maryland at the age of fifty (50). Tamala, affectionately known to family and friends as “Tammy”, was born in Crisfield, Maryland, however, she was raised in Washington, DC. She received her education at Ballou High School in Washington, DC. At the age of 20, Tammy moved back to Crisfield. She held various jobs throughout her life, but more notable was Rubberset, which is now known as Sherwin Williams, where she was employed for over sixteen (16) years. She also worked for Somerset County public schools as a dietary aide. Tammy loved children and children loved her. She was a daycare mother for over twelve (12) years, until her health failed. Tammy was truly a remarkable woman. She loved and cherished her family. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and being very protective of her play children MJ, Morgan and grandson Buddy. Tammy was known for her sense of style. Tammy D was fashionable. The community loved her cooking and she would cook for everyone. She had a passion for cooking and enjoyed making food. Tammy had a contagious smile and a good heart. Her life and memories are survived, cherished and loved by: her fiancé’ of many years, Darnell Tilghman; her loving son, Steven Hawkins, Jr. (Natalie); two daughters, Tamyra Douglas and Leslie Ball (Shane); one grandson, Shane Ball; one sister, Nakia Barkley; cousins who were just like siblings, Maurice Douglas (Tyshonna), MaShauna Douglas, Burnzie “Dougie” Douglas III and Brian Douglas; three best friends who were like her sisters, Retonya Dennis, Cassandra Johnson and Michelle McCready (Pearl); three nieces, Tamia Barkley-Dashiell (Cuppie), Brykia Waters and Aniyah Johnson; two aunts, Bonnie Douglas-Cullen (Arthur) and Bessie Morgan and two uncles, Burnzie Douglas, Jr. (Romeia) and Elmer Barkley (Josephine); her grandmother, Patricia Douglas; mother-in-law, Dora Frances Tilghman; two god parents, Jack Fisher and Betty Marsh (Kevin); two special cousins, Margie Lane and Janice Douglas (Sinclair). She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, play brothers and sisters, other relatives and many, many, many friends. In addition to her parents, Isabella and Barry Barkley, Robert Horsey Tammy was preceded in death by , three aunts, Virginia Horsey, Rose Cropper and Robin Douglass, one grandmother, Iva Lee and one grandfather Burnzie Douglas, Sr.

Tamala Terrell Douglas

July 9, 1968 - February 2, 2019