VERNELL F. “BILLIE JO” TAMULYNAS

 Vernell F. “Billie Jo” Tamulynas, 74, of Palatka, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Putnam Community Medical Center following a brief illness.  She was a native of Greensboro, South Carolina and resided in Palatka for the past 26 years, coming from Maulden, Mass.  She had worked many years as a home health care provider.  She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Tamulynas.

She is survived by 2 sons, James “Rob” Hayes of Palatka and Ray Hayes of Salem, NH, daughter Debra Andella, and husband, James of Quincy, Mass., her mother Retha Worley, of Palatka, 2 sisters, Barbara Ann Crawford of Jacksonville, and Jane Dennick of Palatka, 3 grandchildren, Jessica Byrd and husband Josh of Palatka, James R. Hayes, II and his fiance Christina, of  Daytona Beach, Debra Hayes of ,Salem, NH, 4 great grandchildren, Zoe Byrd, Ashleigh Hayes, Amanda Andella, and Charles Andella.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Bro. Sam Stutto officiating.  Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.  Family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Dear Robbie, so sorry about your loss. You were a wonderful son, may you find some comfort in that. My sympathy is heartfelt for you and your family.  Love, Ann

Ann Jenkins ~ Palatka, FL

HELLO LOVING COUSINS AND FAMILY, I AM SO SURE THAT GOD IS REALLY ENJOYING YOUR MOM RIGHT NOW--HER SMILE AND GENTLE NATURE.  LOTS OF TEARS AS I'M WRITING THIS--THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE AUNT BILL.
I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER SMILE, LAUGH, HOW MUCH SHE LOVED HER FAMILY AND HOW SHE WELCOMED YOU WITH A CUP OF COFFEE ONTO HER PORCH-NO MATTER WHAT SHE WAS DOING.
PEOPLE ALWAYS CAME FIRST WITH AUNT BILL.
I HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES OF AUNT BILL AND UNCLE CHARLIE.  I REALLY LOVED THEM BOTH AND THAT HOME WAS THE ICING ON THE CAKE.
I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING THEM ALL AGAIN SOMEDAY IN HEAVEN.  UNCLE CHARLIE SKETCHING, AUNTY BELL KNITTING AND WELCOMING US WITH A CUP OF COFFEE (IF IT EXISTS IN HEAVEN) AND ALL OF THEM LAUGHING AND TELLING US WHAT HEAVEN IS LIKE.  MY LOVE TO YOU ALL DEAR COUSINGS...
YOU HAD AND NOW HAVE IN HEAVEN ONE WONDERFUL MOM.   I LOVE YOU ALL CHERYL

CHERYL LYNNE HERRICK (FAIRCLOTH) ~ PORT ST. LUCIE, FL  34953

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR BILLY-JO LEFT US THIS WEEK SHE WILL BE MISSED.  SHE WAS A GOOD SISTER-IN LAW.
LOVE DIANE M. FAIRCLOTH

DIANE M. FAIRCLOTH ~ COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073

Hi Deb & Jim my heart goes out to you more than it ever has before.  I wish I could attend and be with you for support but I'm here thinking of you.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Cicciu ~ Merrimack, NH

Dear Robbie,Ray,Debbie and Jim, I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Bill's passing. I would have been there to express my condolences, but I am in nursing school and am not allowed any time off.
I have many fond memories of Aunt Bill and my family.
Please accept my sympathy in this time of your loss. Love Kim Faircloth/Hughes
Kim Hughes ~ Port Saint Lucie, Florida