Dr Tara Jernigan Wheeler

Dr. Tara Jernigan Wheeler Dr. Tara Jernigan Wheeler, age 42, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2020 at her home in Foley, AL surrounded by family. Dr. Wheeler was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who was born on March 22, 1978. She graduated as salutatorian of her class at McKenzie High School in 1996 and Troy State University in 1999 with a degree in Chemistry. She worked several years at U.S. Pipe before returning to school to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2010, where she was awarded the Dean’s Medal for Outstanding Scholarship and Leadership and went on to own and practice at Wheeler Dental in Loxley, Al. Her faith was evident in her work and personal life. She spent much of her time volunteering with local and international dental missions, including the Alabama Free Clinic which she was very passionate about. When she was in the office, she put patients at ease with her sweet humming of hymns. She lived her life putting others first, with the joy of Christ shining brightly in everything she did. She read her bible daily and lived her life to glorify God. While braving cancer she was a wonderful example of how faith and obedience prepares us to face life’s challenges with fearless trust. Dr. Wheeler is survived by her husband, Brian Wheeler; daughter Morgan Strawbridge (John David); parents, David Jernigan (Sally) and Beth Brogden (Alvin); sisters Lauren Ballard (Jacob) and Blair Bush (Colt); nieces Ella and Ava Ballard and nephew Logan Ballard. The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Burt Nabors and Dr. James Markert at UAB Neurosciences for their care and dedication and to the wonderful team at Community Hospice. Dr. Wheeler and family are members of Jubilee Baptist Church in Daphne and a celebration of what Christ has done in her life will be held at the church at a later date. Information regarding the service will be provided at the appropriate time through the church office and www.jubilieebaptist.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the Alabama Free Clinic, P.O. Box 1284 Bay Minette, AL 36507 (alabamafreeclinic.org).

Dr Tara Jernigan Wheeler

March 22, 1978 - July 19, 2020

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Dr Tara Jernigan Wheeler

March 22, 1978 - July 19, 2020

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