Tanya Searcy Garris

February 17, 2019

Tanya Searcy Garris, age 51, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Visitation to allow friends and family to celebrate Tanya’s life will be held in Marietta, GA on March 2, at the Searcy residence, 1243 Channel Park SW, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a memorial service in Tanya’s hometown on March 9th at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 318 College Street, Columbus, Mississippi. There will also be a family celebration of her life in Mangham, LA. at the annual Searcy Family Reunion. Tanya graduated from Caldwell High School in Columbus, Mississippi. She had a beautiful voice and was a member of the New Horizons Vocal Group at Mississippi University for Women where she was a full vocal scholarship recipient. Tanya worked in health care as an office administrator. She was a member of Elevation Church-Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC. She was very artistic, and enjoyed cooking, making wreaths, soaps, candles and crafting. Tanya loved the beach, enjoying the waves and ocean breeze. She loved her sweet babies - Boots, Princess, Rusty and Sophie. Surviving are her husband, John Patrick Garris and their son, Grant; her father, Elwyn Searcy and his wife Cindy of Marietta, Ga.; her mother, Rose Crowe, and her husband, Doug of Columbus, MS; sister, Teresa Searcy of Atlanta; many aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family, including her beloved Shih Tzu, Sophie. Memorials may be made to your local Humane Society or to Junior Daughters of the King-St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 318 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701.