Obituary: Tammy Renee Carson (Howell)

Tammy Renee Carson (Howell) passed away on May 20, 2026, in Holiday, Florida, at the age of 56. Born on May 4, 1970, she lived most of her life in Central Florida, which she considered her home.

Tammy is survived by her husband of 32 years, Ben Carson; daughter, Hayley Marché (Howell) Landingham; son, Hayden James Carson; mother, Marshá Coffman; brothers, Christopher Howell (Kathy) and Gary Coffman; as well as the family she gained from her marriage and the friends she made throughout her life who loved her dearly. 

She was preceded in death by her dad, Joe Coffman; and brother, Christopher Coffman.

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

A visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28, followed by a service at noon at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home, 1148 E. Plant St., Winter Garden.