Tabitha Lynn Tawzer, 48 of Chilhowee, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her residence.

Tabitha was born on October 12, 1977, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lee and Alberta (Williams) Stanley. She graduated from Osage High School in Independence and subsequently became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), serving the Independence community for many years before relocating to Chilhowee in 2001, where she continued her work as a CNA. On April 17, 2021, Tabitha married James Tawzer in Chilhowee. Her interests included spending time with family, visiting the beach, and watching television.

Survivors include her husband: James Tawzer; parents: Lee and Alberta Stanley; daughters: Caitlynn Tawzer; Hayli Helmig (Ryan); Rebel Brooks-Tawzer; sons: Zachary Tawzer; James Tawzer (Teia); grandchildren: Olivia Helmig; sisters: Tonya Simpson; and close family friends: Linda McMillan and Jordan McMillen. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents: Thelma and Richard Robinson; maternal grandmother: Dorothy LaMar; mother-in-law: Karen Walker; father-in-law: James Tawzer; Aunt: Dianne Hayden; and close family friends: Anna Mae Coe; Mary Anna Collett; Bill and Reona Paul.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Chilhowee Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Marchbank officiating. Interment will follow at the Chilhowee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James D. Tawzer; James A. Tawzer; Zachary Tawzer; Jordan McMillen; Ryan Helmig; and Dakota Plemmons.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Chilhowee Cemetery Association in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net