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Tara Mae Prestwood, 36, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Born in Burke County, NC on March 28, 1987, she was the daughter of William Prestwood and Barbara Wright Prestwood.
Tara was always happy and smiling. She enjoyed decorating, arts, and crafts, but she most enjoyed spending time with her beloved children.
In addition to her parents, Tara is survived by children, Jordan and Rebekah Saulman; and siblings, Charlotte Ramsey, Bobbi Prestwood, and Timothy C. Prestwood.
Tara was preceded in death by her biological mother, Billie Prestwood.
A celebration of Tara’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026 at First Christian Church of Marion with Pastor Don Mitchell officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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May the memories of your loved ones carry you. My condolences to you all. I haven't forgotten you and never will.
Oh I'm so sorry to hear this...I love you guys...praying for you all
Your life was so short, but for the short time we had with you was always filled with laughs, and fun crazy times, I'm going to miss our talks and walks, and most of all your beautiful smiles that always could make someone that was having a bad a smile with you! Thanks for being a friend, you will be missed, my condolences to your family I'm so sorry for your loss, I know it's never easy, but just like with Tara, I'm here if you need a friend!
Tara , You were a beautiful soul and had an amazing heart . When you loved someone you loved deeply. You were always kind to me and you always made time to check on me and when I would text you " my books" as others like to call it , you always tok the time to read them and always would text me back . I will always be grateful that I came out to visit you that evening . I had no idea that would be the last time I get to see you , but we will see each other again some day . In a world that will be a beautiful paradise , with no more evil ,sadness or sickness ... It will be only joyful ,love, kindness and happiness. That's GOD'S promise to us all ! So until then I will keep you in my heart . I will miss you , it's never a goodbye , it's until we see each other again . R.I.P. Tara Mae As always ,sending my love to you Love, Vicki My condolences to her family and especially her two children I pray that GOD gives each of you comfort and that you find some peace during this time In Jesus holy name , I pray Amen
I'm at a loss of words. Baby girl you really missed. I have so many memories too many to list. We were not so close in the recent years. You will never be forgotten. Fly baby girl. Watch over those babies as we all know you will. To the family, I'm sorry sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I pray that you all find the peace the comfort that you so desperately neeed, with all the memories you have.
We are very sorry to hear about Tara. I know you will miss her