Tara Renia Yates Ford, age 46, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith. She was born on March 21, 1975, to the late Mary Kay and Ronald Yates of Clinton TN. Tara’s girls and grandchildren were her entire world. She was the most amazing mom, Nana, wife, sister, daughter and friend. She was also a beloved soccer coach with Campbell County Youth Soccer for many years and loved her time on the field with all of her soccer kids. She loved spending time with her family and all those that meant the most. She had a heart of gold with love and care for anyone she ever met. She is truly loved and will be forever missed. Preceded in death by Parents: Ronald and Mary Kay Yates, Brother: James Yates, Sister-in-Law: Jayma Needham

Survived by:

Husband: Jason Needham

Daughters: Kayla Ford and Fiancé Cody Seiber, Ralynn Ford and Fiancé Tee Davis, Jaycie Ford and Fiancé Braden Witcher and Carol Anne Needham

Grandchildren: Jerrica Ford, Bellamy and Tierney Davis, Camdyn Seiber, and so many more she considered her own

Brother: Billy Brown and wife Vetta Brown

Sister-in-Law: Lisa Dills and husband Bill Dills

A host of Nieces and Nephews and other family and friends

Family will receive friends Wednesday 11 AM to 1 PM at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Powell Valley Cemetery for Graveside and Interment Service.

Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home