Tami Caye Hoskins

August 21, 1966 - September 20, 2017

Tami Caye Hoskins, age 51, of Columbia, MO passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in her home in Columbia, MO., surrounded by family members after a courageous battle with brain cancer for 3 and a half years. Tami was born in Sullivan, MO., on August 21, 1966. She attended Gasconade R-2 schools, graduating from Owensville High School in 1984. Attended the University of Missouri and graduated from Columbia College in 1989. While in high school she worked for Siegfried Restaurant and First Bank of Owensville. While in College she worked for Boone County National Bank, Mizzou Credit Union, and 1st National Bank. Tami then started a 24 year career with the University of Missouri, working in University Physicians (Clinics), Department of Surgery – Urology, Human Resources – UM System, and finally working as Executive Staff Assistant to MU Department of Family and Community Medicine Chair Dr. Steve Zweig and Vice Chair Dr. Michael LeFevre. Tami married Keith Hoskins on June 17, 1989 at Parkade Baptist Church in Columbia and they were both extremely proud parents of Nathan Ray and Matthew James, who survive at home. Tami loved to read, bake and cook. Her family was her pride and joy and she fed them well. She also loved to travel and really enjoyed all of the trips they took together to make memories for her family. Tami knew her time was short and made the most out of each trip so her family would have many, many, memories to keep with them after she was gone. Tami’s favorite color was red and it is asked of the attendees to wear something red in memory of Tami. Tami is also survived by her parents, Morris and Lois Williams of Holt Summit, Mother father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Virginia Hoskins of Sedalia, MO; her brother, Darrin Williams (Deanna) of Columbia, MO; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Glen Hoskins (Debbie) of Hughesville, MO, Brian Hoskins (Sadiya) of Oakton VA, Mark Hoskins (Kerrie) of North Kansas City, MO, Moira Healy (David) of Kansas City, MO; Kelly Hoskins (Amy) of Omaha, NE, and Meg Ward (Larry) of Sedalia, MO; Uncle and Aunt, Ralph and Phyllis Souders: her beloved Gracie (Maltese dog); a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Tami was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ervin and Minnie Souders, and Ernest and Virginia Williams. Tami was a member of 1st Baptist of Owensville then Parkade Baptist Church in Columbia. Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Parkade Baptist Church, 2102 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, MO 65202, under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville, MO. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia, MO. A memorial has been established for her son’s education fund through Missouri Credit Union and contributions may be left at the visitation or mailed to Memorial Chapel and Crematory, at P.O. Box 474, Waynesville, MO 65583.