Tara Stelly Christensen

Lafayette - A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 12:00 pm in Family Life Church in Lafayette for Tara Stelly Christensen, age 43, who passed away peacefully at the Carpenter House on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Lafayette. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 9:00 am until the time of service in Family Life Church. Tara Stelly Christensen was born on February 5, 1980, in Lafayette and she was a lifelong resident of Acadiana. She loved the beach and being on or under the water. Tara loved sea life especially sharks and turtles and absolutely loved to scuba dive and be under the water. The beach was her happy place. When not at the beach Tara loved her flowerbed and loved making wreaths and art for people. She was always building something out of wood, making signs for friends to hang or making wreaths to give to people. Tara was completely selfless and got a lot of joy from doing memorable things for others. She loved to see other people smile. Tara will be dearly missed. Tara is survived by her loving husband of 10 years, Erik Christensen; her parents, James and Janelle Stelly; her sister, Marilyn Miller; her brother-in-law, Kirk Miller; her nephews, Kaleb and Konnor Miller; her cats, Suki, FooFoo, and Finley; along with a host of dear friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harris and Della Maye Cormier and Wallace and Emma Lee Stelly; as well as her aunt, Glenda Cormier. Special thanks to everyone that has sent their prayers, kind words and donations. Tara was able to read all of the letters and comments that came in and she truly felt the love of so many people during her last days. Tara was always intrigued by Greece and it was the one place that she always wanted to go. We had planned to go later this year but did not get the chance for her to go. Before she passed away, Tara asked that I take a trip to Greece and spread her ashes under the water while scuba diving so that she can forever live with the sharks in beautiful water. In Lieu of Flowers we would request donations for her trip to Greece so that we can honor Taras last wishes. Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Tara Stelly Christensen

February 5, 1980 - September 6, 2023