Tammy Bembenek

Tamela “Tammy” Anne Murphy Bembenek

was born in Dallas Texas on November 27, 1954 to Thomas Rodney Murphy and Doris Moore Murphy. She passed away November 10, 2022 in Norman, Oklahoma, after a brief illness, at the age of 67.

Tammy was a graduate of Highland Park High School in 1972. She was a member of Ridgeview Presbyterian Church in Farmers Branch, TX and most recently attended New Life Bible Church in Norman, OK.

Tammy had a long-standing reputation as a media and marketing professional for over three decades in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. As an entrepreneur, she established her own media buying firm, TB Ad Media, in 1978. She initially built her reputation on handling media for political candidates and later became well known for her work with auto dealerships, special events and entertainment venues in Texas, including Scarborough Faire. In 1981, she brought on a close friend, Pam Jones, who helped her grow the business through 1989. After rebranding her company as EM&M (Events, Media & Marketing), Tammy continued to be involved the media industry, providing free-lance services to individual clients as well as local advertising agencies, for media buying and planning, public relations and event management. She later expanded into radio broadcast sales. In 1990, she opened a local radio rep office for Schubert Radio Sales, selling broadcast air time for multiple radio stations. She later worked for Univision Radio/HBC and ABC Radio, selling for stations in the DFW metroplex.

Tammy was very proud when she received her 15 year “chip” commemorating her 15 years of Sobriety on 7/25/2022. She was very grateful for the support of the many friends she made at “The Gift” in Irving, Texas.

In 2011, Tammy moved to Norman Oklahoma to be closer to her daughter Katie, son-in-law T.J. and new grandson, Bronx. Once established there, she began a new career, working at Griffin Memorial Hospital, providing direct care to psychiatric patients.

Tammy was predeceased by her parents, Tom Murphy of California, Doris Moore Murphy of Dallas TX, grandparents Kathryne and James Moore of Dallas TX.

She is survived by daughter Kathryne “Katie” Bembenek Perry, son-in-law T.J. Perry and grand son Bronx Ryan Perry of Norman OK; best friend Pam Jones (husband Preston), San Antonio TX; half-sister Kathleen Moore Covington, residing in Italy; as well as numerous cousins.

A Celebration of Life for Tammy, will be held:

Friday, November 18, 2022 at 10:30 A.M.

New Life Bible Church

3308 Broce Ct.

Norman, OK 73072

(The Celebration Service will be streamed on a private link for those that cannot attend. )  at 

https://vimeo.com/event/2615461 or use link in service information section below (live webcast).

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation to honor Tammy be made to:

New Life Bible Church

3308 Broce Ct. Norman OK

(405) 329-3101

or

Second Chance Animal Sanctuary

4500 24th Ave NW, Norman OK 73069

Mailing address: PO Box 1266 Norman, OK 73070

(405) 321-1915

Or donations may be made on their website: www.secondchancenorman.com