On April 10, 2024, Tara Alyssa McDaniel suddenly passed away after 50 incredible years of life. Tara was beloved throughout Palm Beach County where she made her home in Lake Worth, Florida after moving there with her parents in 1974.
Tara was born on May 3, 1973 in Red Bank, New Jersey. Her parents made the decision to pack up baby Tara and the entire family on a whim and move to West Palm Beach, Florida to establish an exciting new life in the land of sunshine and oranges.
Tara attended Kirklane Elementary School, Jefferson Davis Middle School, graduated from John I. Leonard High School with the class of 1991, and earned both her A.S. and A.A. degrees from Palm Beach State Community (State) College. She achieved all of this while having endured the challenges of becoming physically disabled at the age of 13 after surviving a brain tumor and stroke.
Tara volunteered relentlessly with many community service groups and spent her life devoted to her family and church. It seemed everywhere she went, she was quickly recognized, and became everyone's friend.
Tara will be forever remembered for her light, love and humor by her brothers Steven (Kathy), Tim (Jill) and Darren (Moraima), her nieces and nephews Jennifer, Amanda, Shalyn, Kyle, Allyssa, Kelli, Taylor, Ally and Alejandro, as well as her great nieces and nephews Juliet, Evan, Jolie, Madalyn, Michael, Mason, Izabel, Theo, Aurora, Kyle, Oaklee and Sonnet.
We know she is dancing in heaven with her beloved parents H. Neal and Alice (McGarry) McDaniel, her sister Nancy (McDaniel) Simpson, her nephew Joseph Daniel Simpson, III and all her loving relatives who have departed.
A celebration of life for Tara Alyssa McDaniel will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at a private residence. **DETAILS ARE FORTHCOMING, PLEASE CHECK BACK**
In lieu of flowers, please consider volunteering at your favorite charity in honor of Tara's memory.
So many people have beautiful stories and incredible memories with Tara and we would be honored for you to share with us here or when we see you.
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