Tanya MacBeth

DEERFIELD — Tanya Rene MacBeth, 46, of Deerfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Tanya was born on Sept. 10, 1966 in Adrian, the daughter of Jimmy and Sharon (Cilley) Hickman.  She graduated from Madison High School in 1984, and was married on Nov. 8, 1986 to Danny MacBeth.

Tanya worked as the Human Resources and Safety Manager at Uckele Health and Nutrition of Blissfield.  She was involved with 4-H for many years, and was involved with the forming of the New Beginnings 4-H Club.  Tanya enjoyed spending time with children.

Surviving is her husband, Danny MacBeth of Deerfield, sons Tommy and Matthew MacBeth, daughter RaeLynne MacBeth, parents Jimmy Hickman of Tecumseh and Sharon Hickman of Adrian, brother Darren Hickman of Adrian, many nieces and nephews, and close friend Lisa Rivera of Millheim, PA.  Tanya was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Mary Hickman, and Everett and Annie Cilley.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at the Wagley Funeral Home Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield, with Rev. Pete Valdez officiating.  Burial will follow at Riga Cemetery.  Visiting hours will be Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee, or to the Lenawee 4-H Council.