She was a 1975 graduate of Drew Central High School, graduated from LPN School having worked at the England Nursing Home, Oak Park in Pine Bluff and Prison Diagnostic Clinic in Pine Bluff. Tanya was a United States Army Veteran and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Beverly McCarty; one niece, Brandie Elliott; her paternal grandparents, Oscar and Gertie Brown McCarty; and her maternal grandparents, Nolen Grice and Louise Hammaker Grice.
Survivors include her husband, John Thomas Squires of Pine Bluff; one son, Chris Squires and wife Kassie of Pine Bluff; one daughter, Tabitha Wiggins and husband Bubba of Harker Heights, TX; two stepsons, Daniel Perkins and wife Jessica and Johnny Perkins and wife Ashley both of Benton; her father, Thomas McCarty of the Valley Community; three sisters, Teresa Howell of Pine Bluff, Pamela Allison and husband Tim of Fountain Hill and Susan Potts and husband Gary of Monticello; seven grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(9)
Sissy Sullivan
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 27, 2016 Ms. Susan I'm so sorry for your loss. I want you to know your in my thoughts and prayers. If your sister was as half as sweet as you are, then she was a wonderful lady. My God's Angel's wrap their wings around you and comfort you at this very sad time!clara cater
monticello, AR Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Sorry Pam, Candy for your loss praying for your family.Terri Kinzey
San Angelo, TX Tuesday, March 22, 2016 My deepest sympathy to the family! Tabitha, so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength to heal.Rev. Ervin block
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Tanya was my class mate so sorry for your lostcandy bray
monticello, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2016 RIL Aunt Tonya! Such fond memories i have of u! Ur sense of humor was out of this world! Love u very much and u will be missed every day!! 😙 til we meet again!Rodney Jenkins
Lewisburg, TN Tuesday, March 22, 2016 May you rest in peace!Doug McCarty
Nashville, TN Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Uncle Tom, Teresa, Susan, Pam and family. So sorry to hear of Tonya passing. I'll always remember her great sense of humor.My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Doug McCarty
Vickie Hickam McCall
, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2016 To Tanya's family: We graduated High School together many years ago.. she was a one of a kind dear person--always showing her fun side. Bless you all and may God keep you in His hands with love and give you peace that only He can .VICKIE McCall
Hazel Potts
Mpnticello, AR Monday, March 21, 2016 Dear Mr Tom ,. Susan and FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Tanya passing. We know the Lord saw she had suffered enough and was time to call her home. she will be missed by so many. Look to our beloved Savior Jesus Christ for comfort. Remember all the wonderful times you had together keep them close to your heart she will always be there with you My prayers are with the family My deepest sympathy
Hazel and Alan