Crystal Melody Tanner's Obituary
Crystal Melody Tanner, 55, of Memphis, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 18th, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearline Hoxworth Tanner and William B. Tanner, Sr. and two brothers, Billy Boy Tanner and William Blake “Tiger” Tanner, Jr. Ms. Tanner is survived by her daughter, Rio Nichole Tanner-Holman (Shea Holman), two sisters, Gail Rose and Weatherley Tanner, a niece, Melody Rose, a nephew, Taylor Tanner, former partner, Susan Serrill and two daughters of the heart, Janis Nelson and Adrienne Tanner. Ms. Tanner was born in Memphis on February 18th, 1962. She graduated from Country Day School. She played numerous sports during that time. Her greatest achievement and love was her daughter, Rio. She was an animal lover. She was very generous, giving, energetic and never met a stranger. There will be a visitation on Monday, January 29th from 4-6pm with the funeral service starting at 6pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. At the request of the family, memorial contributions can be sent to either Memphis Humane Society (935 Farm Road, Memphis) or Spay Memphis (3787 Summer Avenue, Memphis).
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