Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Jul 11, 1961 – Jun 12, 2025
Tanya Rhea Barabas died surrounded by her loving family on June 12, 2025. Born in Madrid, Spain, she was the daughter of Una Lorell Osborne and the late Charles Elmer Nipp. Tanya was also preceded in death by her son, Brett Richards, and her stepson, Nicholas Barabas.
She was hilarious; she had a great personality and attitude. She loved her family and friends more than anything.
Tanya is survived by her daughter, Shelbi (Marcus) Richards; grandchildren, Ashton Richards, Jaidin Uselton, Izaiah Uselton, Braxxton Uselton, Hayden Barabas, Danielle Barabas, Holden Barabas and Austin Barabas; mother, Una Lorell Osborne; sisters, Debbie (Henry) Sharber, Sherri Barker, and Terri (Mike) McMurry; nephews, Charles Barker, Travis (Kristi) Sharber, John Barker, Sean (Jay) McMurry and Trevor Sharber; special niece, Nikki (Trey) Bennett, and many loving friends.
A visitation will be held at Woodfin Memorial Chapel on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and followed by a memorial service at 5:00 PM.
An online guestbook is available for the Barabas family at www.woodfinchapel.net.
Read MoreDear friend and sister...since 1995...I will love and treasure you FOREVER ❤ We had so many fun times and so much laughter...but you're where you belong with your daddy and Brett...Look out and watch over us ok? We need our angels
Laura Valley (Ratliff)
December 31, 2025 | Lascassas, TN | Friend
I am so very sorry to hear about Tanya passing. I was out of town and sorry to have missed her service. Sending love and prayers to her family.
Anne Albert
June 26, 2025 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
Shelby, my heart goes out to you. Your mom was a great loving person. She was not only a friend to my daughter, she was a second mom to her also, and I will be forever grateful to her for that. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya!!
Melisa Hobbs
June 19, 2025 | LIBERTY, TN | Friend
So many memories I will cherish always. You were a beautiful, funny, caring woman and I’m so grateful we became friends. You will forever be in my heart! I know you’re celebrating in heaven. Until then I will see you on the other side. Rip my friend
Sheri Bickford
June 18, 2025 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
Tanya, I think you know how much I love you. You have been a wonderful friend to me, and I will never forget all of the fun times we had, all the tears we shed together and all the prayers we prayed. Rest easy my friend and wait on the other side until I get there. You have been more than a friend to me. You have been a sister and I will never forget you! Tell Brett I still love him and I am so happy that you are reunited with him. When o think of you forever I will always smile.
Patty Clouse
June 18, 2025 | Manchester, TN | Friend
Oh Tanya Was Such Beautiful Lady Always Laughing Very Sweet Soul So Nice And Kind Knew Her For Many Years She Married Ronnie And I Married his Friend Larry Crouch Now She Is With Her Son And Family Thats She’s Loved In Heaven Praying For You All May Our Precious Loving Lord Jesus Christ Comfort You All God Bless All Of You Sincerely Rebecca Climer And Family ❤✝
Rebecca Climer Watkins
June 18, 2025 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
I love you. You were a true and loyal friend no matter what. Your love, humor and the sound of your laugh will be missed by all of us who loved you. Thank you for the memories. Rest in peace my dear friend. I am proud to have been called your friend.
Rhonda Raines
June 14, 2025 | Friend
Tanya,my sweet friend. You were so loved. I know you are healed now and with your son .RIP sweetheart
Teresa Norrod
June 14, 2025 | Smyrna, TN | Coworker
I’m so sorry for your loss and I’m praying for all of you Tanya was a funny person and she will be missed by many RIP my Dear Friend ❤
Lisa Lester
June 13, 2025 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend