Tanya Lee Stickley

Tanya Lee Stickley was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed her to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, she possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. She had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and she was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Tanya always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Tanya was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.       Her parents were Eleanor Gasser and Thomas Cox. Tanya was raised in Florida. Always able to express herself well, Tanya possessed strong interpersonal skills. She was optimistic in her outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in her communication. Armed with a great wit, Tanya was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.      Blessed with a balanced attitude, Tanya was able to relate well with others. Her occasional role as family mediator gave her the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. Tanya was raised with 1. Judy Azar. Tanya had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.      As a young child, Tanya showed her creative ability in many ways. She was outgoing and animated. Tanya enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. She took part in ballet and tap. She was a girl scout. In her spare time she liked to write. Tanya's memorable achievements included.      Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, Tanya was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. Her curious nature was spurred by her ability to maximize her personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. She was good with facts and had an excellent memory. She graduated from Clearwater High in 1975. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. Favorite class in high school was english. The teacher she enjoyed learning most was her anatomy teacher, Dr. Shellman.      When the goal of college was in sight, it became important to Tanya. Again, her direct, “down to earth” approach served her well. She was able to absorb complex concepts and had an acute sense of how things worked. She earned her associate's in nursing, and bachelor's in communication. She also pursued graduate school, earning her master's in education. Her favorite courses were anatomy. Her favorite professor was Dr. Shellman. Yearbook and Writing.      Friends and acquaintances found Tanya an easy woman to get to know, and those close to her would often praise her open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. Tanya was uncomplicated and straightforward in her relationships, which allowed her to accept people for what they were. While growing up, some of her best friends were PennyBeth Faulkner. Later in life, she became friends with her daughter Courtney.       Tanya was attentive to Tim Stickley's feelings, and she charmed Tim Stickley and others with her gift for being able to give freely and generously. A good listener with an engaging personality, Tanya was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.      Very much like a kid herself, Tanya identified with the inquisitive and creative side of her children’s personalities. She was able to direct her energy and spontaneity towards helping her children acquire added common sense skills. Tanya was blessed with 1, Courtney. They were also blessed with 3 Granddaughters, Zoey, Mila, and Rylee.      Tanya was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around her. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Tanya’s strengths included being able to think on her feet. She could be a leader who sought impact for her decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Tanya was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. She was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Tanya could multi-task, and she was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing her to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in her work environment. Her primary occupation was an ICU RN. She was employed for Monroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Fl.      Tanya enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. She had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that she did. She put this creativity toward all of her pastimes. Her favorite pursuits were being a grandmother. She was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.      Tanya was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, she relied on her senses to increase her involvement and awareness of others. She was always able to provide amusing repartee to her friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Tanya had a theme song written about her, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” She enjoyed her life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Tanya Lee Stickley.