Tammy Heck Jarels, 62 of Bedford, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was born on Thursday, August 30, 1962 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Paul Woodson Heck and Lorene Angus Heck.

She was a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Hunter Jarels; her sister, Wanda Roberts (Leon); nephew, Gregory Roberts; aunts, Rachel Bryant, Loretta Markham, Sandra Jarels; uncle, Bland Angus as well as numerous cousins

The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider making a donation towards funeral expenses and mail to: Updike Funeral Home, P. O. Box 926, Bedford, VA 24523.

Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Timber Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Phillip Kelley officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 PM at Timber Ridge Baptist Church.

Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.