She was born June 20, 1978 in Waynesburg, a daughter of Linda Yeager Hughes and the late David Hughes.
She was a graduate of Waynesburg High School.
On October 19, 1996, she married Shawn Arthur, who survives.
Tammy resided most of her life in Waynesburg and had worked as a home health caregiver. She enjoyed gardening and made beautiful crafts. She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 598 in Waynesburg.
Surviving in addition to her mother and husband are a daughter, Teshia Arthur and a son, Taylor Arthur both of Waynesburg; a granddaughter, Paisley Sypert; and Bentley Williams, for whom she provided a loving home. Also surviving are three sisters, Angela Riggenbach of Waynesburg, Lisa Hughes of Waynesburg, and Robin Bundy of East Lliverpool, Ohio.
In addition to her father, she is predeceased by an infant son, Shawn David Arthur, and an infant grandson, Cameron Sypert.