Tamara Joy Taggart Pimentel of Phoenixville

Tamara Joy Taggart Pimentel lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at her home in Phoenixville, PA. She was born in West Chester, PA on May 12, 1959, to Lucille I. Tittle Taggart and the late Ernest F. Taggart Jr.

She was a graduate of West Chester East High School. She enjoyed being in the marching band where she was a majorette. She was also a student at Harrison Dance Studio where she competed and won many trophies. She attended Millersville State University.

Tamara was employed at the Phoenixville High School for over twenty-two years, ten of those years she also worked at Hilton Homewood Suites where she received many accolades. She was also employed at Target Human Services and still made time to volunteer.

She loved traveling, skiing, swimming, beaches, watching TV, and going to the theater with her two sons.

She is survived by her two sons, Zachary Taggart and Ricardo Pimentel Jr., both of Phoenixville, PA; her mother, Lucille I. Taggart of Glen Mills, PA, her ex-husband, Ricardo Pimentel Sr. of Phoenixville, PA and a host of relatives and friends.

The family wishes to thank the entire Phoenixville School District, the school board, the principals, administration, office staff, teachers, custodians, and students for their kindness and support (mentally, physically, and financially). The family would also like to express their appreciation and thanks to the many friends and relatives who showed their love and support.

A viewing will be held from 9-11 am on Tues., Jan. 30, 2018, at Milestone Events, LLC, 600 E. Market St., West Chester, PA. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 at Phoenixville High School, 1200 Gay St., Phoenixville, PA; interment at Philadelphia Memorial Park, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.

Uplifting Life Services arranged by DeBaptiste Funeral Homes, Inc. of West Chester and Bryn Mawr, PA www.DeBaptiste.com 610696-4812.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to POW Injured Vets.