Tammy Jo Paulson, 59, of Sioux City, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 12, 2020 following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Tammy was born on December 5, 1960 in Sioux City, the daughter of Carl and Naomi (Stevens) Newquist. She graduated from East High School. She met the love of her life in 1976, Gregory Paulson, and they were united in marriage on August 15, 1981 at Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Tammy worked as a home healthcare aid through Mercy Medical Center for nearly twenty years. She then took care of her husband, Greg, until he passed away in 2016. Lastly, Tammy worked part time for Menards until she became ill in March of 2020.

Tammy enjoyed playing cribbage, Sudoku, music, watching Iowa Hawkeyes Football, swimming, and baking her family's favorite sweet treats! Most importantly, Tammy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Spencer) Griffith of Lawton; son, Tyler (Rebecca) Paulson of Sioux City; sisters, Sharon (Stan) Mason of Winterset, IA, and Karen Ross of Sioux City; and grandchildren, Kaleb Paulson, Logan and Quinn Griffith.

Tammy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Carl Newquist Jr; and sister, Sandy Newquist.