Once diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago, Tammy Lea Aldridge Young remained determined and gracious through her journey. She maintained a brave and positive outlook and was always ready to overcome any challenges she faced. Tammy’s courage, grace and determination through this journey is an inspiration to all who were touched by her story. Her life will continue to live in the hearts and minds of her loved ones and her memory will forever strengthen the family she always cherished. She passed peacefully at home on October 19, 2016.
Tammy, known to her friends and family as “Tammy Lea”, was born June 3rd, 1958 in Frankfort, KY to Maurice W & Elizabeth J Aldridge. She was raised in Norfolk, VA and later moved to Warrenton VA with her family. After graduating from high school in 1976, Tammy moved to Norfolk VA where she attended Old Dominion University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration & Management.
Filled with compassion and interest in others, Tammy made friends easily and maintained contact with many. Tammy and her husband Charles loved life and were always busy enjoying each other at every given moment. They loved to travel and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Weekend cruises on the family boat to watch for Dolphin was always filled with special moments for Charles & Tammy. During the summer, you could often find them spending quality time together in the Outer Banks of NC.
Tammy was the General Manager of ProTemps Temporary Services for the last 28 years. Work was her passion and she devoted countless hours helping people find employment in the Hampton Roads community.
Tammy will be remembered and forever cherished by her husband Charles E Young, II and by her daughter Samantha Jane Conrad, two step sons Adam R Young and Alex C Young and his wife Nicole. She is also loved and will be deeply missed by her mother Elizabeth J. Aldridge and three sisters, Maureen Paris, Jamie Miller and Elizabeth “Beth” Whiteford; her brother in laws: Scott Paris, Tim Miller and Michael Whiteford. Missing her also will be a niece Lyndsay & nephew Joshua. She will also be missed tremendously by close friends and business colleagues that have made her life as fulfilling as anyone could ask.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, with a celebration of Tammy’s life Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00 pm at Family Choice Funeral Home located at 5401 Indian River Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464
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I pray that you will feel the presence of our God and that it will be a comfort to you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Tammy’s family. She is gone but never forgotten. May she now rest in peace in God’s heavenly kingdom.
My deepest condolences to Tammy’s family. May you find peace during this difficult time.
To Charles, Samantha, Mrs. Aldridge, Maureen, Jamie, and Beth.
My deepest sympathy on the passing of my friend Tammy. I hope you find the strength to continue to keep her memory eternal. She will be missed but not forgotten..
Jamie and family, My deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful Sister Tammy. God has another beautiful angel. May her strength help you find comfort through this difficult time.
Jamie and family,
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love, hugs, healing to you and your family.
May wonderful memories of your sister bring comfort to your heart. Keep those memories alive forever by always telling stories about her whenever you’re with family or friends.
To Charles and all of Tammy’s family, we will greatly miss Tammy at the office and throughout our company. Her commitment and loyalty to the business was an important part of its success. We wish you comfort and piece during this time of great loss.
Charles, Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I know you will always cherish the memories that you and Tammy shared and we hope it will help you get thru the tough times ahead.
My condolences to the family. Even though her body is gone away, her soul and her spirit will always stay. She left the joy and happiness she possessed, and a heart that was more than one can profess. The dedication and determination she gave to others always shined through, and I thank God for the opportunity to know you. Be as peace and in the loving hands of the one who loves you best.
Charles, Tammy was a wonderful person to me and our company. She always was sweet, loyal and dedicated to helping me with all our company needs. I will miss talking to her as I have for a while now. She was always cheerful and whether she knew it or not, always made me feel better after our conversations. May peace be with you and all the family.
We were so sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing, she was a dynamo of energy and inspiration to us all. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our condolences to the family and friends.
Mrs. Tammy was a wonderful boss and confidant to me. She will forever be missed. May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.
Tammy, so many of your friends here at Pro-Temps and Centura have mentioned what a dear friend and colleague you were. There is much sadness here.You will be forever in our prayers !
I had the pleasure of knowing Tammy since 1987. She was a lovely person and a great friend. I am so sad to read of her passing; I will keep her in my prayers. May she rest in peace.
I have known Tammy since 2009 when we both worked for the same company. I left in 2010 but would use her company from time to time. I hadn’t heard from her in quite some time so when I googled her today to see if she was still at the same place, I was shocked and saddened to find out she was gone. She was always a nice lady and a professional to work with. I know she is greatly missed. My sincerest condolences.
I was shocked to learn that Tammy had journeyed to heaven in 2016. But today, which happens to be her birthday, I had a strong feeling about her, as if she came to me, and now I know why since my wife is dealing with her 2nd round of breast cancer. I felt her support. I meet Tammy at ODU and we were close friends. Because of her guidance and friendship she led me on the successful path that I am on today. We parted ways to move on with our lives, a regret that I hold to this day. She is a special Angel of God and as I write this, as a sign, on the day that happens to be her birthday, I know she is with all those that she loved and cared for. Her family, friends and anyone that met her were truly in the presence of an Angel.