Beulah “Sue” Tatum, 92, of Whitesboro passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Meador Funeral Home Chapel with her grandson Lee Tatum officiating with burial to follow at the Era Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time.
Sue was born on April 6, 1929, to Phillip and Alice West Greanead in there home in Era. She married Jim Tatum on January 12, 1946. Sue worked at the Era School cafeteria for many years. She loved to cook, gardening, and loved to dance. When her children were little, she made all their clothes. Sue also enjoyed traveling and she loved to go dancing. She enjoyed going to the casinos with her daughter especially when she won. Her most favorite thing to do is spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters Brenda Jones of Alvarado, TX, Carolyn Colwell and her husband Ronnie of Gainesville, Terry Henry and husband Richard of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her sister Wanda Jones of Winthrop, Massachusetts. Sue is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Sue is survived by her best friend Kay Clark of Whitesboro, TX.
Sue is preceded in death by her husband Jim Tatum; Son Bobby Tatum; parents Phillip and Alice Greanead; grandsons Bryan Wise and Shannon Sikes and her brothers RC, WB, Idell and Odell Greanead.
Terry so sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. She was a staple at era
Terry, Carolyn and Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss, Sue was always so sweet and had a quick smile for everyone.
I’ll greatly miss Aunt Sue. She always greeted me with a big hug and a bigger smile. Her departure from our physical life is only temporary as we shall all see each other gain in the afterlife. My condolences to Brenda, Carolyn & Terry….. I Love You all….????
So Sorry for the family’s loss Terry,
When I was 7-8 years old my mom (Louise Smith) and dad(Grace) loaded up our family and go to Sue and Jim’s house often. They laughed and played dominoes like crazy. To this day i vividly remember all that laughter. Sue was my moms best friend and was always there for her. God Bless my Sue
Brenda, Carolyn, Terry & family
What an honor to accompany the many gathered to say our goodby to your mom and our “forever friend!” The friendship our families shared will continue in memory. The best to all the family! It was special meeting the family once more. Go forward and take care of each other. God Bless!!!!