Tammy Lynn (Gilbert) Benfield, 59, wife of Randy, of Boyertown, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital.
Born in Pottstown, Tammy is the daughter of Kenneth and Kathleen (Schmoyer) Gilbert.
Tammy was a 1984 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. She worked as an audit manager for Quest Diagnostics for the past 28 years.
Tammy was a member of St. Joseph’s Hill Church in Boyertown. She was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, particularly the Eagles and Phillies. She is also a fan of Ohio State Football. Always up for planning an event, Tammy enjoyed hosting holidays. She loved Christmas, especially the music and cookie making. She also loved trips to the beach. Tammy’s greatest joy was being Memaw to her grandsons, Carson and Hayes.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Tammy is survived by two daughters, Amie Schwenk, wife of Adam; and Jenna Schreiber, wife of Sean; two grandsons Carson and Hayes; and one sister, Brenda Mull, wife of James.
Tammy was predeceased by one brother, Scott Gilbert, and her beloved dog, Niki.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 9AM to 11AM at St. Joseph’s Hill Church 244 Koch Rd., Boyertown, PA 19512.
A funeral service will follow at 11AM.
Inturment will be in Hill Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to The American Cancer Society or St. Joseph’s Hill Church Daycare Center at the church address above.
My friend, You made such an impact on everyone around you. You will be missed beyond what I have words to describe. Rest easy.
Sending loves, hugs and prayers to the family of Tammy. So sorry to hear of her passing.
So very sorry for your loss. Retired from Quest 10 years ago but have the fondest memories of Tammy. Her positive attitude and warmth were infectious. No doubt they live on in her girls. God bless you all.
Our sincere condolences to the family. Beautiful Woman gone way too soon! Our thoughts and prayers are with you . The Wagner Neighbors
My deepest condolences to the family. Tammy was a wonderful person who opened her heart and excepted both my son’s Sean and Matthew into the family. Her friendly spirit will be missed. RIP….
God be with this family.Thinking
of the family she will always be with all of you.Prayer.
She was always smiling, we sang in the choir together, always out to help the next person. Going to be missed dearly, to young to be taken away, watch down on your kids and grandkids, be that rainbow in the sky and the shadow aside of them, lift and carry them when they are having a bad day, be that wave or seagull at the ocean, be a guiding Angel to them all. Love you!
My deepest condolences Randy, Amie, & Jenna, and the entire family, as well as all of Tammy’s friends. I only started working for Quest earlier this year but in my short time here, Tammy made herself and her knowledge available to me. She was incredibly kind and welcoming. While I may have only had the honor of knowing Tammy for a short time, it was clear to me that she was an incredibly valued and respected member of the compliance department. However, being new to Quest, it at times been overwhelming. During these moments, Tammy would smile, a knowing smile, and tell me to be patient with myself. She never made me feel like a bother. That kind of kindness and patience can be rare in this world. I want you to know she was beloved by this team and left an indelible mark on the people she worked with, even with former employees that no longer work here. I thought it was important for you that it’s clear to me that she mattered; because she was an amazing human that showed up and cared deeply. Please know you are in my thoughts in prayers during this time of grief and remembrance.
My heart aches for you and your family during this time of loss. Tammy was a sweet and caring person who dearly loved her family and treasured time spent with her family and friends. She accepted our son, Adam, with open arms into your family and loved him as her own. She will be missed by many. Please accept our sincere condolences to all of your family during this difficult time.
Condolences to the family. I have known Tammy over 10 years. She was always kind and happy every time I saw her. She will be missed.