Tanya Bird Cornwell

36, passed from this life, and joined her Heavenly Father on October 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeremy Bird and her grandmother Dorothy Samora. She is survived by her children, Jordan and Alix, her parents Anna Kerr and Brett Bird of Phoenix, her sister Ashley Kerr of Phoenix, her grandfather Ben Samora of Aztec, NM & grandmother Bette Bird of Farmington, NM, and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Tanya’s passion in life was her children, Jordan (age 19) and Alix (age 10). She was a wonderful and caring mother, and loved her family very much. She will be missed by all. Tanya graduated from high school in Lubbock, TX in 1994. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Devry University and was currently studying to become and Estatician. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. with visitation at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made payable to the Bird/Cornwell family and mailed to Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351.