Tanaya Monique Strange was born on March 27, 1988 to the parents of Doris Marie Miles and Joe Earl Strange in Dallas, Texas. She attended Rockwall High School for her formal education.

She love spending time with her kids. She was a hard worker. She wasn't much of a cook but was definitely a good breadwinner.

Tanaya was preceded in death by her   father Joe Earl Strange, grandparents: Larleain Miles and JD miles.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories (4) children: Mikayla Carper, My'Kia, Damerion and Mariah; her mother Doris Miles; (2) sisters: Tamera Strange and Brianna Strange along with a host of other family and friends who will miss her dearly.