Tara Leah

Delaney

TARA LEAH DELANEY

January 15, 1971 – November 4, 2026

THE VILLAGE, Okla. -- With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tara Leah Delaney, who left us peacefully on November 4, 2026, at the age of 55 at her home surrounded by people who loved her. Born in Oklahoma City to Marjorie May Fox and George Edward Delaney, Tara grew up with a kind, generous spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

A graduate of Bishop McGuinness High School and Oklahoma State University, Tara was a talented horticulturist who owned her own landscaping business and brought a passion for plants and animal life, along with a commitment to the environment, to her work.

Tara also found great fulfillment in caring for elderly individuals, bringing companionship and comfort to their later years. Her father passed when she was only eleven years old, and she shared a deep bond with her mother. Marjorie preceded Tara in death in February last year. During the final months of her mother's life, Tara devoted herself to remaining at her bedside and caring for her. Now just a short time later, mother and daughter are reunited. We like to imagine their beloved dogs Louie, Gypsy, and Cassie helped to welcome Tara home, tails wagging.

To her friends, Tara was more than a loyal companion — she was a steady anchor when things got hard. She cared deeply about politics and believed in equality for all. She loved her people fiercely and treasured the friendships she built throughout her life. We will forever miss how she greeted our pets when she walked through the door, the way she could recite the Latin names of the plants in our gardens, and the gorgeous smile she brought into everyday moments.

Tara is survived by her companion, Patrick Feighny, with whom she shared 17 years of life, her sister, Tracy Hughes, brother-in-law, Tim Hughes, nieces Allie Griffith, Lainey Martin, and Riley Hughes, great-nieces Dylan, Devyn, and Ivy, and great-nephew Graham, her sister-in-law Liz Blanchard, nieces Bailey Wilson and Candice Lane, great-nephews Adam, August, Griffin, and Jack, and great-niece Gwynnie, close friends Crystal Cork, Tracy Burch, Jeannie Oliver, and Courtney Wilson, along with many other cherished friends who were an important part of her life.

A celebration of Tara’s life will be held Sunday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Maxwell’s on the Lake at 449 South Lake Hefner Drive in Oklahoma City. All whose lives were touched by her kindness are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family and friends kindly request that donations be made in Tara’s memory to your favorite animal shelter.