OBITUARIES: Eliza Ann Tatum
Eliza Ann Tatum, age 80, of Morganfield, Ky., passed away at 5:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, Ind.
Eliza was born in Tigrett, Tenn., on April 29, 1934, to the late Robert Lee Walker and Annie Bell (Buchanan) Walker. She married T.C. Tatum on April 14, 1959, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2002. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shawneetown. She formerly worked as a daycare teacher's aid.
Eliza is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Scott of Harrisburg and Marsha Wilson and husband Robert of Morganfield, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Marques Scott and wife Jenalee, Tamara Moreno, Jasmine Scott, Eric Perry and wife Zakia, Rashid Holder, Mekesia Nichols, and Kiante Wilson; 12 great-grandchildren, Kaylan Oldham and husband Jessie, Darion Turner, Xavion Moreno, Jakob Moreno, Khyesia Robinson, Ashyla Robinson, Rakia Robinson, Raven Robinson, Reshawd Wilkins, Carlos Perry, Tiamore Perry, and Elexis Smith; three great-great grandchildren, Jayden Springfield, Rashid Holder Jr. and Isaiah Oldham.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. The Rev. Jack Hall will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, at Reed Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family through the obituary page at www.reedfuneralchapel.com.
A beautiful rose lost her bloom on Jan. 31, 2015. Her smile was enveloped in love, kindness and above all humility; this will affect us throughout our lifetime. She met no stranger and respectively gave them the courtesy of consideration. Everyone she met was of value and this was especially reflected in the love she showed her family. She was a faithful, loving wife, an astounding mother, and grandmother. These were the roles that brought her the most satisfaction and pride. She above all took her faith seriously, loving her Lord and serving Him to the best of her ability. She had a simple, quiet spirit that was confident in Whom she believed. We praise God, she now joins Him.