Tanya Bennett

Tanya, 68, was born in Pensacola Florida on May 18, 1955. She passed peacefully in Tucson Arizona on December 6, 2023. Many thanks to Peppi’s House for the compassionate care given in her last days on Earth.

She is preceded in death by her Mother Mary Jane Dougherty, Father Jerome Matthew Dougherty and Brother Donald Manning Dougherty. Survived by her Daughter Dionne Majalca-Williams, Son in Law Jimmy, Sisters’ Denise, Diane and Michelle. Brothers’ Daniel and Paul as well as many Cousins’ Nieces and Nephews.

Her many accomplishments include owning her own cleaning service, providing in home childcare, and working as a Traveling Photographer and Hairdresser. Later in life, she became a Certified Nursing Assistant, helping others in need.

She was passionate about all animals. She loved to write, sew and garden. She also did some acting as an extra in movies.

She will be greatly missed.

If you wish to honor her memory, please donate to the American Lung Association.