Tina May Obituary
Tina Diaz May, 66, of Tampa FL, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her residence in Greenwood, FL.
Tina was born July 1, 1959, in Tampa, FL to the late John and Carmen Diaz. Throughout Tina's life, she was a loving and caring person who loved life, family, and spending time baking.
Tina is survived by her husband, Alexander "Doug" May III; son, Alexander "Alex" May IV (Sami); daughter, Katherine “Katie” May Sowell (Matt); sister, Carolyn Diaz Morris; and three beautiful grandchildren, Alexander “Xander” May V, Makenzie “Kenzie” May, and Elliot May.
A private Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Tina May to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4362 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446.
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in charge of arrangements.
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