GORHAM – Tammy Jo Baird Rednour, 53, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.

Tammy was born on January 11, 1971, in Sparta, IL, the daughter of Byrle "Joe" and Therese R. (Morrow) Baird. Tammy was an entrepreneur, and a very passionate artist. She was a free spirit and wild child. Tammy loved everybody and did not judge a single soul.

Tammy is survived by her children: Christina Fricke (Nick Baker) of Gorham, IL, Brian Fricke, Jr. of Rockwood, IL, Tiffany Fricke of Chester, IL, Joseph Drescher of Perryville, MO; her grandchildren: Mariana, Alex, Jaylee, Eli, Jayna; her siblings: Michael (Wendy) Morrow of Belleville, IL, Bobbie (Josh) Franklin of Ava, IL, Barbara (Joe) Vancil of Campbell Hill, IL; she is also survived by Jeremy Woolsey and Ryan Woolsey of Missouri.

Tammy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Al, and other loved ones.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 11:00 am, at Ava Evergreen Cemetery, Ava, IL. Friends are asked to gather at the cemetery at 10:30am. The preferred form of Remembrance is to the family to be used for funeral expenses and can be mailed in c/o Wilson's Funeral Home, PO Box 277, Ava, IL 62907.