of West Memphis, AR
February 16, 1970 - March 30, 2024
Tari Ann (Schaumann) Smith passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 30, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She had been admitted to St. Francis on February 8th and put up a valiant fight against a rare form of lymphoma cancer. In the final days, many of her family and friends were with her to show love and support.
Tari was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 16, 1970 and graduated from high school in West Memphis, Arkansas. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business/Accounting from Arkansas State University at Jonesboro in 1993. She was married in 1994 and from that marriage she had two amazing children, her son, Mason McLane and her daughter, Makenzie Dalton. Her children were first priority and gave her life purpose, passion and inspiration.
Tari held different positions of employment during her working career. All of which were associated with her specialty field of business accounting and administration.
In addition to Tari's dedication and devotion to her son and daughter, she also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In recent years she, Mason and Makenzie shared time at family reunion gatherings at Hot Springs, Branson and Kentucky Lake, where members enjoyed horse races, boating, swimming, good food and the occasional two-step.
Tari has long been a radical Razorback supporter and attended or watched "The Hogs" games with dedication. She really enjoyed the time Mason spent in the University Marching Band, which gave both her and Makenzie the opportunity to cheer on two of their favorite things at once. She also cared dearly for her fur babies. Her dogs became a big part of her daily routine, especially after the kids both left home to attend the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
Tari is survived by her children, Mason and Makenzie; mother, Reta Taylor; father, Sam Schaumann (Deborah); sisters, Traci (Schaumann) Reeves (Aaron), Leesa (Schaumann) Peebles (Koby), Haylee (Schaumann) Jenkins; brothers, Jason Engelbrecht (Mandy), Jeff Engelbrecht (Shana); as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services for Tari will be held at the Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Memphis on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. and will be followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the West Memphis Animal Shelter or the charity of the donor's choice.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18707351000.
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21 Condolence(s)
Al Garrison
Monday, April 8, 2024
Sam & Debbie: Keeping you in my prayers for strength and peace during this difficult loss.
Sharon Bax
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Debbie and Sam
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort for your family. Know she is no longer in pain.
Larry Zimmerman
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Sam & Debbie
Dana and I are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy
You are in our prayers. May she rest in peace
Shelli DuVall-Cupples
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Oh my TA you will be so missed! Our memories from 1985-2024 will be cherished in my heart for forever.
REST IN LOVE TA and watch over us
Russ Kempker
Friday, April 5, 2024
Sam & Debbie
So sorry to hear this. Tough to lose a b hold no matter how old. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you guys.
Russ & Debbie
Linnea Boustead
Friday, April 5, 2024
Sending my deepest sympathies and prayers to Sam, Deb and the family. May you find some comfort knowing that your friends share your grief and lift you up to God for healing and strength in the coming days.
kathy murphy
Friday, April 5, 2024
Mason, and Kenzie, I know how very proud your mama was of you from our time at Richland. I am so sad for you.
Karen Wellen Thoden
Friday, April 5, 2024
Tari was my first friend as a child. My heart is broken for her children and for you, Sam. Sending love and prayers during this horrible time and always.
Bernetta Adran
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Such sad news Sam and Deb, you have my prayers during this hard cross to bear. Love and Prayers To All.
John Warren
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Sam and Family,
Laura and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Laura Warren
Kenneth and Doris Kunze
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Sorry to hear about the loss of your precious Daughter. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
John Tandy
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Sam, so sorry to hear this. My sympathy to you and family.
Ray Wadley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Sam and family,
Please accept our condolences and sympathy for your loss.
Ray and Sandy Wadley
Allen Stark
Thursday, April 4, 2024
So sorry
Harvey & Mary Dee Rackers
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your daughter, mother, sister, aunt. Tari will be missed but take comfort knowing she is now in peace.
Lenny Blades
Thursday, April 4, 2024
To Sam and Family,
I am sorry for your loss.
Lee Ann Collins
Thursday, April 4, 2024
My girl, I will miss you so! Heaven gained an angel too soon. XOXO
Emma Masters
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Tari was a good friend of ours. Our kids, Kenzie and Cade have been together forever. She was always taking care of her kids. She will be missed but will be forever in our hearts. Mason and Kenzie she will be watching over us from Heaven. To all the family prayers for you. Emma and Emma Masters.
Lee Ann Collins
Thursday, April 4, 2024
My girl, I will miss you so! Heaven gained an angel too soon. XOXO
Samantha Neal
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Ms. Reta, I am so sorry to hear about Tari. She was such a sweetheart. We use to work together at Movieland in the 80s and went to high school together. I know she will be missed. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
Donna Rosamond
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Mason, Greg and Kenzie
My heart goes out to all of you and I’m so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing person and mother to you both. I always kept in touch with her and sent her pictures when they were young. I will always remember being at Ms Rita's and the lasting friendship our boys made.
Love you all
Donna