Obituary of Tanara Lynea Fields

Tanara Lynea Fields, age 38 of Tampa, Florida,  formerly of Rockford, Illinois passed away unexpectedley on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at her home.  She was the oldest of three children, born on May 17, 1985 in Rockford, Illinois to Douglas and Jannae (James) Fields.  Tanara attended and graduated from from Auburn High School in Rockford where she was active in dance and cheerleading.  Upon graduation, she attended Northern Illinois University.

Tanara moved to the Tampa Bay area in 2012 and began working at Capital One.  Her teammates at Capital One, who affectionately called her "T-Money" have been her family away from home for the last 12 years.  Tanara served as an Associate Level, Customer Advocate during her time there. When Tanara wasn't working or spending quality time with her most precious accomplishment, her daughter "Izzy" she enjoyed drawing and sketching and had become quite an accomplished artist with her talents. 

In addition to her daughter, Isabella "Izzy" Martinez, she is survived by her parents, Jannae James and Douglas (Laurie) Fields; siblings, Teasha Fields, Tarell Fields and Raquel Hernandez; two grandmothers, Elizabeth Harris and Geraldine Willette and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her two grandfathers, Michael Harris and Melvin Willette.

A Celebration of Life Service has been planned for Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Rockford, Illinois.