Tanya Gayle Earnest, age 55, of El Dorado, Arkansas departed this earth peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was born August 22, 1967 to Cecil Gene Richey Jr. and Linda Gail Jones Richey in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Tanya was a spunky, very loving woman who was compassionate and forgiving, with the most beautiful soul. She will be dearly missed.

She was welcomed at the gates of Heaven by her Maw and Paw, parents, granddaughter Heavenly, and lovely sister, Toni.

Those left to cherish her memory include: two daughters Megan and Jessica; grandchildren Cody, Jennica, and Aiden. Sister Teri (Keldon) Howard; brother Trey (Lindi) Richey; and a host of nieces and nephews. Tanya also left behind her beloved friend Tammie, beautiful granddaughter Brentley, and bonus daughters Hannah Hammett and Jessica Massey-Anthony, along with their beautiful children.

Memorial Services for Tanya will be held Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00pm at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Steve Morris officiating. Please have flowers delivered to the church fellowship hall on Tuesday.