Tasha Amelunke was born on April 5, 1973, at Oceanside, California, the daughter of John Earl Blanford and Sherrie (Mark) Gibbons, and passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 52 years.

Tasha was preceded in death by her father, and grandparents, J.C. and Wilda Tinnin.

Tasha is survived by her mother, her husband, Jeff Amelunke, who she married on June 15, 1991, at Fredericktown Christian Church, two (2) daughters, Alexis (Levi) Vance, Natalie Amelunke, two (2) sisters, Alanna (Jeff) Hinshaw, Maranda (Jeff) Montgomery, and two (2) grandchildren, Mila Vance and Letty Vance.

Tasha was a member of Fredericktown First Baptist Church, where she was very active in the Awana children's program, she enjoyed camping, crafts and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.