Tammy Shirlene Zink, 43, a lifelong resident of Springfield, passed away at 4:04 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2001 in her residence. Tammy was born May 31, 1958 the daughter of Melvin and Minerva Stump Johnson in Springfield. She married Lawrence E. Zink March 21, 1997 in Springfield. Tammy worked as a Purchasing Clerk for SIU School of Medicine. She was preceded in death by her father and two borthers. She is survived by her husband: Lawrence E. ''Larry'' Zink of Springfield; her mother: Minerva Johnson of Springfield; two sisters: Karen Thompson of Tampa FL, Tonna (husband, Tim) Kloeden of Springfield and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family of Tammy Shirlene Zink is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.