It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Tara Che Denard. Tara left us on Christmas Day, and our family is completely heartbroken and devastated by this sudden loss.

Tara was an incredible mother, mother-in-law, and friend who touched the lives of so many around her. She will be deeply missed for her infectious laugh, kindness, warmth, unwavering support, and love. Her favorite hobbies included writing in her journal, crosswords, attending church, Bible studies, shopping, and spending time with family. She leaves behind her son Heston Helton, girlfriend McKenzie Mutschler, daughter Kaitlynn McMillan, son-in-law Mason McMillan, two sisters Felicia and Nicki, late sister Jennifer, late brother Donnie, friends Jackie and Joey Peterson, and Jenna Currie.

As we navigate this incredibly difficult time of grief, we are also faced with the unexpected financial burden of arranging a proper funeral and memorial service to honor Tara’s life and memory. Our family was not financially prepared for the high costs associated with end-of-life expenses.

We are reaching out to our community for support. We have created this GoFundMe to help cover:

Funeral service and burial/cremation costs

Transportation for family members

Any other immediate expenses related to her passing.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will help alleviate the financial strain and allow us to focus on grieving and remembering Tara fondly. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference.

If you are unable to donate, you can still help by sharing this fundraiser with others who knew and loved Tara. We are endlessly grateful for your support, kind words, and love during this challenging time.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The McMillan and Helton Family.