Tammara Bess (Goldman) Maiden (68) passed away in Houston on May 16, 2023. Born in Miami, FL, Tammara lived in TX, CA, HI, NY, FL and CT during her lifetime. Tammara graduated from Barry University. Her professional career was spent at United Technologies Corporation, Sikorsky Aircraft, Stewart and Stevenson, and BAE Systems. Since retiring in 2010, Tammara spent her time advocating for democracy and minority rights in the United States. Tammara is predeceased by her father, Lawrence Joseph Goldman. She is survived by her mother, Wanda Ruth Staley and siblings, Kerry Kathleen Jordan, Deborah Laurette Turner, Jaime Lynece Lake and Jesse Turner Staley. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. For those wishing to make a contribution in her memory, please do so at www.weareplannedparenthood.org.