10/24/2026
LaWana Kay Tzeiranakis
In Loving Memory of LaWana Kay Myler, Tzeiranakis
1954 – 2026
Born in Idaho in 1954, LaWana Tzeiranakis grew up a farm girl, developing the strong work ethic, independence, and determination that would define her throughout her life. She later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she welcomed her three children, George, Alena, and Gary. She eventually moved her family to Cincinnati, Ohio, where she welcomed her youngest son, Timmy. Cincinnati became the place she built a life centered around family, love, and an extraordinary spirit of generosity.
To know LaWana was to know someone who never stopped moving, never stopped giving, and never stopped finding ways to make life better for the people she loved. She was a caretaker in every sense of the word. Her generosity knew few limits. Whether it was helping her children, or taking on another family project, she found her greatest joy in providing for those around her.
She was a woman of remarkable energy. There was always another project to tackle, or someone who needed her help. She loved country line dancing, health gadgets, karaoke, and maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. She also treasured the simple pleasures of life, sharing drinks with family, and opening her home to anyone who wanted to stop by, visit, and enjoy each other's company.
Family was the heart of her world. She shared 29 years of marriage with her husband Gail, who she called her angel. His gentle love carried her through decades of life, providing comfort in the best and hardest moments of this life.
LaWana's love extended across generations. She was a grandmother whose generosity, care, and unwavering support touched the lives of her grandchildren. Whether she was helping them find their footing in life, making sure they had what they needed, or simply welcoming them into her home, she took great pride in being there for her family.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, George, beloved son, Timmy, and her cherished granddaughter, Brianna. Both held a special place in her heart and remain forever part of her family's story.
She is survived by her husband, Gail, her children, George, Alena, and Gary; her seven surviving grandchildren, and her 10 siblings, whose lives were forever shaped by her kindness, strength, and generosity.
LaWana lived a life of doing, giving, loving, and caring. She was happiest when surrounded by family, working on her next project, or finding another way to help someone she loved.
Her legacy is not simply in the things she accomplished or the gifts she gave, but in the countless ways she made others feel supported, cared for, and loved. She gave so much of herself to everyone around her, and the love she leaves behind will continue to live on in all of them.
She will be deeply missed and cherished forever by those she left behind.
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