Christina Bays, 73, of Jacksonville, passed away on October 18, 2024, after pneumonia.
Tina was born on August 21, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
In 1973, Tina met Philip R. Lanni, in California. Tina and Philip went on to have one child, Philip P. Lanni. They later divorced.
Tina met Johnny Bays in Bell Gardens, in 1977. Tina and Johnny went on to have 3 sons, Johnny Bays Jr. Robert Bays, and David Bays.
In 2005, Tina retired and spent her time enjoying her kids and grandkids.
Tina, was predeceased by her mom, Stella Goodin, her sister, Becky, and her sister, Debbie.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Bays Sr, her son, Philip & his wife, Jennifer Lanni, her son, Johnny Bays Jr, her son, Robert Bays, and her son, David Bays. As well as, her grandchildren, Merissa Hilley-Jett, David Smith, Corbin Smith, CheyAnne Lanni, and Maverik Lanni.
Services will be held at Fraser Funeral Home on October 22, 2024 from 11 – 1.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to cancer specialists, an organization Tina felt strongly about.
Fraser Funeral Home
David bays
October 21, 2024, 12:38 pm
Mom I love and miss you dearly đź’” Mom til i see you again i love you always and forever
Janet M Cadruvi
October 21, 2024, 12:43 pm
So very sad to hear about Tina’s passing. We were family for many years. Rest in eternal peace . You will surely be missed..
Janice R Carr
October 21, 2024, 2:26 pm
Oh my Christina it was a blessing having you as my neighbor. I will miss you dearly. May you rest now well job down. I must say I still look for you to come talk with me while walking your baby (poodle). You will be forever in my heart. You have raised an awesome son.
Darlene Bloomer
October 21, 2024, 3:46 pm
Tina my friend ,I will miss you and your generous heart. I will miss our little talks and the barbecues we shared. Rest in peace, in God’s Loving Arms my friend. Love you!
Johnny bays
October 21, 2024, 7:15 pm
Mom I love and miss you so much. My life is so lost right now with out you. I have peaches for you. She is in good hands.
Mary Van Buren
October 22, 2024, 12:30 am
My condolences to family…This family is by far my favorite to wait on at my job.. Everytime I thought about them at work they would pop in Famous Amos to have dinner… I always looked forward to seeing them … and enjoy talking with them ..rip..Ms Tina you will always be in my thoughts and dearly missed..🙏🙏🙏🙏#my favorite customer #
Mary Van Buren
October 22, 2024, 1:34 am
My condolences to the family…rest peacefully Mrs. Christina I always enjoyed seeing you and family come to Famous Amos.You will be dearly missed and in my thoughts…🙏🙏🙏🙏
Cheri Thompson
October 23, 2024, 3:00 am
John and David….your beautiful sweet loving Mom will always be remembered when we drive 2 your house…me and Cathy 2 pick you up….and your Mom would be the 1st to the car with a sweet convo…..Im only a phone call away my brother.
Phil and jenni
October 23, 2024, 11:55 am
We love you and will miss you mom. Until we meet again ❤️ Phil, Jenni and family (Corbin, Chey, Mav and great grandbabies)