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Tanya Carr

October 17, 1980
August 02, 2024

Age 43

Life story

"Tanya Jane Carr, 43, of Paw Paw passed away on August 2, 2024 joining her beloved husband Michael.

Tanya was born to (the late) Tom Halvorsen and Roxann Hughes on October 17, 1980. She was the only girl among lots of brothers who will miss her dearly. They include James (Janet) Willard, Tommy Halvorsen, Scott (Stephanie) Halvorsen, Brandon (Megan) Hughes and Tim (Bev) Hughes.

Her greatest joy was being a mom to her daughter Exzonia Ann Smetana, born December 17, 2005. She never missed a game if she could help it and Exzonia excels at sports, so there were a lot of games! She was so proud of her daughter and was thankful to see her high school graduation in May 2024.

She was a loving and involved aunt to Kaitlyn (Matt) Wednig, Abby Ciot, Seth Willard, Makenna Halvorsen, Carys Halvorsen, Rosie Rice, Brady Halvorsen, Dawson Halvorsen, Tobias Hughes and Remaya Hughes

She also had cousins that were more like siblings and was Aunt TJ to their children too!

Tanya's passion was kids, she was a "bonus" mom and aunt to many kids through the years.

Her love and support will be missed by many.

The family will remember Tanya in a private memorial."

Services will be private.

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