Tammie Jo Arnold

Tammie Jo Arnold, age 66, of Commerce, Texas, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 31, 2026, at 6:03 p.m. at Hunt Regional Hospital in Greenville, Texas. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1401 Washington St., Commerce.

Tammie was born on July 27, 1960, in Commerce, Texas, to Tommie and Mildred Arnold. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1978. Soon after, she married and welcomed her one and only child, Ryan Evans, into the world.

In 1994, Tammie earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from East Texas State University. She went on to dedicate 26 years of her life to the social work profession, serving others with compassion and care. Tammie was also a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Commerce. She was active in the youth group there, and later became a Sunday School teacher for the two and three year old children that attended First Baptist.

Tammie’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She also loved thrifting and searching for treasures at flea markets. She was a simple woman who truly loved people, and her kindness and warm spirit touched many lives.

She is survived by her mother, Mildred Arnold of Commerce; her brother, Dave Arnold of Commerce; her son, Ryan Evans and wife Tiffany of Cumby; and her one and only grandchild, Riley Evans of Cumby. She also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends who loved her deeply.

She was preceded in death by her father, Tommie Arnold.

Tammie will be remembered for her loving heart, her devotion to family, and the compassion she showed to everyone she met. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.