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Remembering Deputy Sheriff Tamieka White

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Family and friends are remembering longtime Marion County Sheriff Office Deputy Tamieka White. She died May 9 while protecting her 8-year-old son during a dog attack in her home, according to officials.

ā€œFirst and foremost, Deputy White was a mother. She died protecting the most important person in her life in a tragic animal attack in her home,ā€ said Deputy Chief Brittany Seligman with the Marion County Sheriffā€™s Office in a press conference.

The 46-year-old was pronounced dead on the scene when Marion County police responded to a call before 8 p.m. of an aggressive animal at her home in the 1700 block of Forsythia Drive on the east side. Whiteā€™s son was also attacked but is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.

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White was with the Sheriffā€™s Office for 17 years.

Dep. Chief Seligman said, ā€œWhite was kind and compassionate, and although she was tiny in stature, she had a big heart. You never saw her without a smile on her face, and she would do anything to help her friends, her family and her fellow deputies.

Remembering Deputy Sheriff Tamieka White

ā€œShe had a passion for billiards. She loved the game of pool. Anyone who challenged her would quickly learn that they couldnā€™t stand at the table with Deputy White,ā€ said Seligman.

ā€œTamieka would love us to tell her story. She loved being the center of attention,ā€ said Whiteā€™s longtime friend, Christina Jones, to the Indianapolis Recorder.

They were a part of American Poolplayers Association (APA), where they played pool together. That is one of Jonesā€™ favorite memories.

ā€œWe were very competitive, and we werenā€™t afraid to show it and have fun. My other favorite memory with her is our love for football. Although Iā€™ve never really been an Alabama fan, Tamieka was a true Alabama fan,ā€ said Jones.

She could count on laughs and a good time when seeing White get fired up about her favorite team. Jones said there was never a dull moment with her friend.

Remembering Deputy Sheriff Tamieka White
Dep. Tamieka White pictured with her son in the middle and a collage of her friends (Photo/ Christina Jones)

ā€œShe was a great coach, mentor and the most amazing friend anyone could have. She was the most bubbly, down to earth, fun-loving girl we all adored. Those type of people are rare,ā€ said Jones.

Remembering Deputy Sheriff Tamieka White

In a Facebook post, Jones said:

ā€œWords canā€™t describe what we are feeling right now. Our hearts are shattered. You are a true HERO my friend. As a mother your instincts are to protect your child and thatā€™s exactly what you did. Your death has left a huge dent in our hearts.ā€

Their pool group is still grieving the loss of one of their beloved pool players.

ā€œIā€™m feeling so many things,ā€ said another friend, Lori Clubs. ā€œI donā€™t know how or if Iā€™m navigating through this loss. All I know is, she is no longer here, and there will never be another person like her. I canā€™t even begin to understand that I will never see her again.”

The White family is asking for privacy at this time.

Contact staff writer Jade Jackson at 317-607-5792 or by email JadeJ@IndyRecorder.com. Follow her on Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON

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