Tanya E. King
May 28, 1981 – October 16, 2021
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.
Obituary
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.
Tanya, I’m going to long hanging out, gossiping, sharing inappropriate memes and studying with you while at Derek’s house. I’m gonna miss watching horror flicks, discussing current events as well as ‘working on getting thick’ with you. I pray Yoyo, Dr. King, Mrs. King, your Mother and the rest of your family the strength to get through this trying time. I love you and I’ll see you when I get there Ms. Purse Whiskey. ‘Insider’.
To the King family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I pray for the strength of your family to get through this very tragic time. I only got to know you for a short time Tanya, but you were one of the kindest, most funniest, beautiful souls I have ever met. Fly high sweet Angel and may you rest in the Lord’s loving arms for eternity. May God be with all of you. Sending you many hugs and much love.
To the King family may God fill you hearts with mercy. Tanya was a loving, creative and compassionate Queen. Her existence will be greatly missed, may God continue holding on to Tonya’s hand. Peace
While I only saw Tanya while visiting the clinic where she worked, she was always accommodating if I had questions and so pleasant–such a kind spirit to work with and have known. Just saw her last Thursday, and we definitely feel the void!!
Tony, my heartfelt condolences on the lost of Tanya. I pray that God grants you and your family the strength to get through this. There is no sorrow that God heal. Be encouraged.
To My Cousins the King Family, May God Comfort You and your Love Ones at this Difficult time. Tanya You will be definitely missed, for having that Contagious big Smile, but not forgotten. Tanya we wasn’t ready to say goodbye, to a Lovable person such as yourself. So Fly High Special Angel, until we all meet again.
Dr. King and family, We were so sorry to hear of Tanya’s passing. Losses like this are so hard but may you find comfort knowing others care and are thinking of you. We are praying for you and your family to have God’s strength to see you through the days ahead. Sincerely, Guy & Carolyn Modlin – patients of Dr. King.