Tammy Myers

Tammy Burks Myers, 66, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved daughters, brother, and sister-in-law on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband Scottie Dewayne Myers, daughters Robbie Starling Champion and Ester Scott Workman Durkin (Brendan), mother Barbara Ann Starling Neal, father Ralph Waldo Burks, Jr., and brother Ralph Waldo "Bo" Burks III (Farrow). Tammy was born in Troy, Alabama on July 2, 1959. She graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery in 1977 and from Troy State University with honors in 1981. During her time at Troy, Tammy was a proud majorette in Dr. John Longs Sound of the South Marching Band, a member of the student newspaper staff, and was Delta Kappa Episilon "little sister." With a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism , Tammy enjoyed a successful career in newspaper advertising working for Montgomery Advertiser, The Clarion Ledger and the Newspaper Association of America. She ended her career as the VP of Business Development for the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.

A memorial service honoring Tammy's life will be held on Tuesday, May 26 at 12 pm CST hosted by First Baptist Church in Camden, Alabama. Her family will begin receiving visitors at 11 am.
In leiu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Troy University Sound of the South Majorettes or Old Alabama Town, as Tammy and Scottie were devoted to preserving and promoting Alabama's rich history.