KING, Tanya E.

Kalamazoo

Age 40, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Tanya was born in Manhattan, New York on May 28, 1981 and moved to Michigan in 1993.

She attended Howard University and Columbia College in Chicago to study dance before she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Western Michigan University. Tanya had planned to complete her graduate studies to become a Physician’s Assistant.

She loved her job as a medical scribe and helping people. She also enjoyed music, art and dance.

Tanya shared a very special relationship with her sister, Yolana who survives.

She is also survived by her parents, Sharon King of New York City and Anthony “Tony” (Joanne) King of Kalamazoo; grandparents, Charles and Georgie Edmonds and Julia Best; beloved step-brothers and sister; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Tanya was preceded in death by her grandfather, Albert Battle. She will be missed by many friends and associates.

A funeral service will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM, with the Rev. Dr. Don J.H. Tynes officiating. A time of visitation will take place at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Southwest Michigan.