Tamara Jo Brackeen

Tamara Jo Brackeen, 37, of Aurora, passed away Nov. 11, 2018, at her home. She was born Feb. 23, 1981, in Norco, Calif., to Clifford and Winona (Lantz) Brackeen.
Brackeen loved being around others and had an appreciation for taking care of the elderly. She also had a knack for cooking baking, and decorating. When she was younger, she had an admiration for horses. She always liked to ride them and spent time with her father when he was out horseshoeing.
Brackeen is survived by: her son, Tony Reed; her partner Russell Arveson, along with her dog Blue; her mother, Winona Brackeen of Bella Vista, Ark.; maternal grandparents Norvil and Joan Lantz of Bella Vista, Ark.; two brothers; five sisters; and a host of family. Brackeen was preceded in death by: her son, Anthony; father, SSG Clifford Brackeen; and paternal grandparents, Bob and Lila Brackeen.
A funeral service was held Nov. 15, 2018, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora.  Memorials may be made to TAPS.org (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome.com.