06/04/2026
It is with great sadness and much love that the family of Tamera Jill Moore of Sandyville, West Virginia, announces her passing on June 3, 2026, at the age of 65 after a lengthy battle with heart disease.
Tamera will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Betty Sydenstricker; her daughters, Heather Santee (Michael), Chanda Salser, and Danielle Jones (Jeremy); her grandchildren, Theodore Bowers, Brockton Bowers (Lexi), Jilliana Bigley (Zac), Jackson Jones, Makena Jones, and Eliza Jones; her great-grandchild, Kingston Bigley; her brothers, Curtis Sydenstricker and Eugene Sydenstricker; her sister, Sonya D. McClain; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Tamera was preceded in death by her father, Kenny Sydenstricker, and her sisters, Lilla Landsberg and Pam Brown.
Tamera was born on May 19, 1961, in Norwalk, California, to Kenny and Betty Sydenstricker. She was a graduate of Charleston School of Beauty Culture and earned her cosmetology degree. She worked for several years as a makeup artist and stylist at Photo1 in the Charleston Town Center. Tamera had an incredible work ethic and pursued several trades throughout her life, truly becoming a "Jill of all trades." Tamera retired a few years ago due to health issues.
In the final years of her life, she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. She developed a dedicated relationship with the Lord and lifted her family and loved ones up in prayer daily.
Tamera was a strong, stubborn woman who was also kind and loving. She endured many battles throughout her life but remained steadfast in her faith. Now, her long suffering has come to an end, and she rests in the arms of the Lord.
At Tamera's request, her family will honor her wishes and forego a traditional service at this time. A Celebration of Life and tree-planting ceremony will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Michael Santee.
