Brooksville, FL/Caledonia, NY: Tammy Jo Alexander born November 2, 1963, Livingston County’s former Caledonia Jane Doe, died on November 10, 1979 at age 16 years. Predeceased by her mother Barbara Jenkins and her father Joe Alexander. Survived by her sister Pamela Dyson and niece Amanda Hood both of Panama City, FL. Cousins; Julie (David) Norris and Hailey (Buddy) Pete both of Dade City , FL. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, and best friend Laurel Nowell.
A Service in Remembrance of Tammy Jo will be held on Wednesday, June 10th, at 10am at the Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville, NY. Tammy Jo’s grave will be marked with her identity after over 35 years of many people searching out who she was. Pastor David Hotchkiss will officiate the services. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Attn: DEV, Charles B. Wang International Children’s Building, 699 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3175. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I attended Tammy Jo’s funeral 35+ years ago and will attend her remembrance service on June 10.I visited her grave and left wreaths for her at Christmas. After the suicide of my daughter there was a time I could go no more to Tammy’s grave 0ne murder and a suicide was too much for me to bear .My Heartfelt sympathy goes out to all her relatives and friends .I am sure it would have been a pleasure to know her. To the Dougherty’s I THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for the kindness you have shown to Tammy Jo .To Sheriff Dougherty your hard work paid off .I am looking forward to the news .saying Tammy Jo’s killer has been caught. GOD BLESS.
I’ve been following this case since day 1. She and I were born 4 days apart. even though I never knew her my heart always had a special place for her. I’m so happy we know who she is now. you are home tammy jo rip..
I SEND THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO TAMMY JO’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I’M ONLY ONE OF MANY THAT TRIED TO CONTRIBUTE INFORMATION TO HELP FIND HER IDENTITY AND THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR HER DEATH. ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW TAMMY JO PERSONALLY, THROUGH THE YEARS HER STORY WAS TOLD ON THE MEDIA.PLEASE CONTACT ME IF THERE’S ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP FURTHER. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
My condolences to Tammy Jo’s family. Having a missing cousin for almost as many years, this case has always hit close to home. Thank you to Sheriff John York and Sheriff Thomas Jack Dougherty for their dedication and persistence and to all the deputies and investigators who assisted over the years. A special thanks to Kevin and Michael for their thoughtful generosity. May God Bless each of you.
I was raising my family in Lima when I first heard the news about the teenager found in a Caledonia cornfield in 1979. My children were 5, 3 and 1 at the time. It sent shock waves through our rural county, but personally it chilled me to the bone. Now I live in Caledonia. Hearing the news the past few months about finally being able to solve this case and seeing her precious little face just brings it all back like it was yesterday.
I am so impressed with the love and care our county has felt for this child and with the Kevin Dougherty Funeral Home taking on the task of providing her headstone at this time. I’m proud of all involved in this case and to say that I am a Livingston County resident.