Tanya R. Hower, 26, of Ephrata, entered into rest suddenly, on Thursday, February 17, 2011.

She was born in Ephrata, a daughter of Tracey Fox and Jeffrey, husband of Lorrie Hower, all of Ephrata. She was the girlfriend of Kyle Jones, also of Ephrata.

Tanya was a beautiful, loving person and a great mother. She enjoyed reading.

Surviving in addition to her parents and boyfriend are, a daughter, Traylynn Rene Jones at home; 2 brothers, Jason and Jared Hower both of Ephrata; maternal grandmother, Charlotte Gehman of Ephrata; and maternal grandfather, Donald Fox Sr. of Akron.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kyrane Jones, and her paternal grandparents, Kenneth Hower and Elizabeth Miller.

Memorial services will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Reamstown Church of God, 400 Pfautz Hill Rd., Stevens, with Pastor Arthur T. Karick officiating. Family will receive friends following the memorial service.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.