Tammy Walton

Tamera Nan Walton (Schrock) was born in Somerset, PA in 1963 and spent most of her youth in the house her father built in Latrobe, PA. Born and raised a die hard Steelers fan Tammy took that enthusiasm to the fields and gyms of Latrobe H.S. where she was a cheerleader and strong supporter of the Wildcats. After receiving an accounting degree from The University of Pittsburgh and reflecting her zeal for life Tammy moved to Charlotte, North Carolina with only a suitcase and a few dollars provided by her father so she could buy a return flight back to PA.

Tammy very quickly found two things in Charlotte – a cost accounting position at Takatori Intech Corp. and her future husband Brian Walton. No surprise Tammy and Brian met at a large social gathering Alive After Five on the rooftops of downtown Charlotte. Their courtship was very short as Brian proposed to Tammy after just three months during a carriage ride in Chicago in sub-freezing weather. Tammy realized saying yes was her only path to warmth. After a two year stint in Chapel Hill, NC the couple moved back to Charlotte where Tammy would hold accounting positions at First Union Mortgage and First Charlotte Bank. With the birth of their first son (Adam) Tammy left the corporate world and fully dedicated herself to raising a family. Another son (Chad) followed two years later so Tammy’s plate became very full. Like in all aspects of her life Tammy embraced motherhood and relished participating in the lives of her sons. From being room mom to team mom Tammy was always there to provide a smile and support for her boys. Tammy often said that the carpool rides to and from Charlotte Country Day School were some of her most joyful times as she listened to Adam and Chad talk about their days at school.

As the boys grew and entered college Tammy increasingly turned to two other passions. Houses and dogs. She formed and founded Chadam Properties which was a real estate firm focused on purchasing and renovating homes in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Starting from relatively smaller investments and homes primarily in the Charlotte area Tammy eventually transitioned her focus to the Charleston market and specifically Isle of Palms. Working with local architects, contractors and builders Chadam Properties was the driving force behind some of the most iconic Isle of Palms homes located on Ocean Blvd, Palm Blvd and Intracoastal Coastal Court.

Beyond family, nothing brought Tammy more joy than her many four legged friends. Tammy’s love and passion for dogs began as a child with the Schrock family dog Nicky. This love of dogs mandated that the Walton household was never without at least one fury friend and more often than not multiple companions. During a multiple year stretch as the boys started to head off to college Tammy and Brian had four dogs - three golden retrievers (including unsurpassed Linc) and a Bernese Mountain Dog. The family obviously went through numerous Roomba vacuum cleaners keeping up with the hair.

Tammy’s passion for dogs was also shared with many friends and strangers. Beginning with receiving therapy certification for the family’s first Bernese Mountain Dog – Easton. Tammy and Easton routinely visited many sites in Charlotte including assisted living facilities, hospitals and Cerebral Palsy children homes. As a further reflection of her kind spirit over the years Tammy assisted over 20 people in identifying and purchasing a dog for their own. It always brought her great joy to see the smiles on the faces of friends and even just acquaintances as a puppy ran into the arms of their new owner.

The legacy of Tamera Nan Walton is broad and touches so many people. However, without question her greatest legacy is the wonderful family she created and loved so very much. They were her crutch and her pride and joy.

Tammy leaves behind a husband of 40 years Brian, oldest son Adam and daughter-in-law Paige, youngest son Chad and daughter-in-law Cameron, three grandchildren Chase, Cooper and Crawford, mother Connie, brother Tim and sister-in-law Sandra. She is preceded in death by father John.

Rest in peace Nana we will always love you!

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.