Tamela "Tami" Leilani Climer (nee Pierce), age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 11, 2020. Survived by her children, Justin (Mary) McLaughlin and Alina (Matthew) Staehely; her grandchildren, Leihliana McLaughlin, Jude McLaughlin, and Jaxon McLaughlin; her brother, Richard Pierce; many nieces, nephews, and several dear friends. Preceded in death by her mother, Betty L. Johnson and her niece Krystal S. Marr. Born May 15, 1958 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Tami was a 1976 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Tamuning, Guam. Tami was a loving mother to her children, and a loving "mema" to her three grandchildren. She enjoyed the simple things like being surrounded by family, enjoying billiards with her friends, and relaxing on the beach with a Diet Coke. She was a dedicated Realtor to the surrounding area for over 30 years, working with many local firms before building her own business at TLC Real Estate Services in 2000. Her impact in the industry spread far, including inspiring both of her children to follow in their mother's footsteps. Visitation for Tami will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60431 on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Per Tami's wishes cremation rites will be accorded following services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation in honor of her grandson, Jaxon. In accordance with the current COVID-19 guidelines, all attendees will be required to wear a face mask and observe social distancing while in the funeral home. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com