Obituary of Tammy Faye Bakker

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Tammy Faye Bakker

Tammy Faye Bakker Messner (born March 7th, 1942 in International Falls, Minnesota) was a TV Personality who was famous because of her husband being a televangelist. Tamara died on July 20, 2007 and her death was because of cancer. She was 65.

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Tammy Faye Bakker Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bakker Messner, Tammy Faye
    • Common Name: Tammy Faye Bakker
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: International Falls, Minnesota, United States
    • Birth Date: March 07, 1942
    • Age: 65 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Tammy Faye Bakker Messner, Tamara LaValley
    • Occupation: TV Personality
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando

    Tammy Faye's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Tamara Faye LaValley
    • Father: Carl Oliver LaValley
    • Mother: Rachel Minnie (née Fairchild)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jim Bakker ​(married 1961-divorced 1992)​
      • Roe Messner ​(married 1993-2007, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jamie Charles (Jay) Bakker (born December 18, 1975)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tammy Sue Bakker Chapman (born March 2, 1970)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 20 2007 at age 65
  • Place: Loch Lloyd, Missouri, United States
  • Cause of Death: Colon cancer
  • Funeral Arrangements: Open Door Community Church in Sherwood, Arkansas, U.S.
  • Interment: Cremated, and her ashes were buried at Waldron Cemetery

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityAmerican Born on March 7th Born in 1942 Born in Minnesota Died in 2007 Died at age 65 Died from Colon cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Jim [ex-husband Jim Bakker] always said he was the cake and I was the frosting." (IMDB)

"When Tammy Faye Bakker Messner was found dead in her home on December 5, 1991, the case was referred to the FBI for review. less When Tammy Faye Bakker Messner was found dead in her home on December 5, 1991, the case was referred to the FBI for review. (V)"

"Tammy Faye Bakker Messner lived her life with unwavering faith, spreading love and acceptance to all she encountered, leaving behind a lasting legacy of compassion and kindness for future generations to follow. (V)"

"Tammy Faye lived a full and eventful life, weathering countless scandals and triumphs until her tragic end. (V)"

Is Ms. Tammy Faye Bakker Messner still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-31 15:36:07
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