Tara Lynn Knedler, age 38

Lost to gun violence on July 5, 2020 in Columbia, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    17 Momma T
    4 Lil Sis
    2 Daughter
    5 TT the Greatest❤
  • Number of children:
    12 5 plus numerous she took in as her own❤
  • Personality:
    8 Loving, Community Caretaker, Bright, Energetic, Funny
    3 tara, what a kind soul you were! your NEW YORKERS hearts hurt, we will never forget you!
    1 love to make you laugh.
    4 ShE was a MOTHER !! To any child that come her way !!! ShE my Friend... And She will be missed..
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  • Workplace:
    1 Fairfield Inn
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  • Comments:
    5 sad 😥 so sad
    2 sad
    1 this is such a tradedy for our community i am sending up prayers for her children
    1 Much Love tell Tonyo I said hi.
    2 THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR MY KIDDOS. YOU HELPED ME LEARN ALOT ABOUT ME. I'M GOING TO MISS YOU.
    1 I miss 😢 her
    2 i miss u momma 🥺
    1 A whole year already 😪💔 this ain’t never gon sit right wit me. You didn’t deserve this😔

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