Ms. Tanya Wilson

February 18, 1972 - September 16, 2021

Ms. Tanya Louise Wilson was born February 18, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of Brenda K. Wilson-Dillard and Porter James Couvillion. She passed away on September 16, 2021 at the age of 49 years. Tanya was a faithful member of Gideon Christ Community Church. She was a strong believer in her faith, and she loved her church. She was a funny, loveable person who always extended her help to anyone in need. Tanya’s hobbies were buying scratch offs, listening to music and dancing. She enjoyed spending all of her time with her children, cousins and special friends. She leaves to cherish her memory, her very dear friend, Earl W. Harris (Will); six children, De’Marrio A. Barnes-Wilson Sr, Arnell L. Johnson, De’Shawn L. Christopher, all of Saginaw, April A.A Johnson, Cornesha L. Simmon, all of Saginaw; god-children, Shaney and Keisha Barney, DeMarcus England and Sheldon Everett; grandchildren, De’Marrio Barnes-Wilson, Jr., DeMarria Marlow, DiNashya D. Oliver, DiNashyana D. Oliver, Di-nashyih D. Oliver, Arnell L. Johnson, Jr., Kiarie Johnson, TraVeha A. Crowley, Genae and Gen’I Gilyard and Charles Wilson, Jr.; god-sister, LaShonta Laury “Dee-Dee” and Shelly Woodhouse; parents, Brenda K. Wilson-Dillard and Porter James Couvillson; step-parent, Charlie L. Dillard; sisters, Tasima LaJean Wilson-Johnson, Shanel Taylor, Grand Rapids, DeMetres Dillard, DeMeka Dillard, both of Tupelo, MS; brothers, James P. Couvillion, Clarence Williams, Jarvis Dillard and Ricardo Dillard; aunts, Patricia Linsey, Kimberly and Shelona Wilson and Sharon Williams Grand Rapids Reane Williams; uncles, Al Linsey, George L., Lathan L. and Jerome Wilson, Marlon, Warren Williams Sr, Grand Rapids, Arthur Williams, Atlanta, GA, Raudy Williams, Chicago, IL, Esper Williams, Grand Rapids, MI and Charlie Wilson, Sr., Saginaw; nieces, Octavia ShaCole Wilson and Kayla LaChell Johnson; nephews, Colburn Wicker, Jr., Sheadrick D. Johnson and Kiwon Johnson; cousins, JaWhan J. Hardy, Raytisha Underwood, Marcell Wilson and Sharonda Williams, Grand Rapids; many other relatives and friends including special friends, Angela Clemons, Adam (Jean) Page, Brenda Martin, Shamika, Geneva Barnes, Nicole Nadhsia, Missy, Keisha and her dog Bella Ms. Wilson was preceded in death by her daughter, ZyKeisha Russell; sister, Brittney Couvillion; grandmother and grandfather, Louise and Arthur Williams, grandfather, George W. Wilson; uncle, Tyran Williams; aunties, Lucille Hicks, Janie Ferguson, Josephine Neal, Gwen Henry and many other aunts and uncles. The family would like to express special thanks to Gleaner Simmon, her second mom, and auntie, Kimberly Wayne Gilyard, Kimberly, god-sister, L Shonta Laury “Dee-Dee” and for all the support and love that was given in our time of need and comfort. The funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Gideon Christ Community Church, 915 Federal Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48607. Pastor Chet Atkins will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 South Washington Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48601. Friends may call at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 North Jefferson Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48607, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.