01/27/2026
Tammy Renee Henley, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2026, in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas and Gordon Vaughn. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Center, Texas, on August 10, 1962, she was the daughter of Thomas Gerald Wilburn and Barbara Vaughn Wilburn. A lover of the simple pleasures in life, Tammy often spent her afternoons on the back porch, enjoying the company of her goats and chickens while sipping on her favorite refreshment, diet Dr. Pepper. These serene moments surrounded by nature were one of her favorite parts of the day.
Tammy was a wonderful stay at home mother and Nana, and she frequently traveled with her children and grandchildren to attend their sporting events, always supportive and cheering them on from the sidelines. Tammy devoted her life to nurturing her family and creating lasting memories with her loved ones. Her unwavering commitment to her children was evident in every area of her life. She actively participated in the Parent Teacher Association, where she fostered a strong community spirit and supported her children’s education. Family vacations were a cherished part of Tammy's life as well and she took great joy in organizing trips that often revolved around her children's sporting events, ensuring that family time was filled with both adventure and support.
Apart from her home life, Tammy enjoyed the thrill of the casinos, where she loved to spend time pushing buttons alongside her husband, Bo. An accomplished bowler in her younger years, she participated in leagues that showcased her competitive side and her skill. She was also a proud member of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange, where she found community and fellowship among friends and neighbors. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by:
Loving husband of 45 years, Bo Henley
Son, Jonathan Henley and wife, Brandy of Fannett
Daughter, Amber Rickenbrode and husband, Phillip of Orangefield
Grandchildren:
Austin Rickenbrode
Grayson Rickenbrode
Jaxson Henley
Asher Henley
Penelope Henley
Henley Rickenbrode
Sullivan Henley
Brother, Greg Wilburn and wife, Brandi of Lexington
Numerous other loving family members and friends
She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Barbara Wilburn.
Serving as pallbearers will be Austin Rickenbrode, Grayson Rickenbrode, Jaxson Henley, Asher Henley, Lynn Davis, and Lonie Dailey.
Funeral service is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.
