Tammy Renee Cerven, age 62, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at her home. Tammy was born October 14, 1963, in Red Oak, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Juanita “Bonnie” (Helton) Shaver. She was raised in Red Oak where she lived all her life. Over the years, she worked at Red Oak Greenhouse and Dollar General in Red Oak. Tammy made her home with her companion of forty years, Mike Liford.

Preceding her in death were her parents; son: Brent; and siblings: Jerry, Terry, and Rick Shaver. Survivors include her companion: Mike Liford of Red Oak, Iowa; children: Brian Shaver of Red Oak, IA; Bill Gillespie (Jessica) of Red Oak, IA, Shannon Heuer (James) of Villisca, IA; Paige Nash (Devin) of Omaha, NE; and Sarah Reafleng and husband Bobby of Oakland, IA; step-daughters: Elberta Rogers (Justin) and Annie Mae Clark; grandchildren: Connor Shaver; Taylor Ashby; Kyler Eggleston; Sylas Heuer; Kailynn Frazee; Ashlynn Reafleng (Dillon), Riley Reafleng; Dailon Reafleng and Jack and Sadie Rogers; many great grandchildren; siblings: Chris Norris and husband Mike, Patsy Williams, Tim Shaver, and Wendi Latus and husband Rob all of Red Oak; and many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with cremation services.