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Mrs. Cathy Tatum, 76, of Chatham, Virginia departed this life Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Stratford Rehabilitation Center.
She was born March 2, 1950 in Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Inez Younger Davis. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Willie Mae Lipford, Margie Robertson, and Mattie Bell Coles.
She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Wanda Green of Danville, VA and Samantha Davis of NC; a son, James Tisdall, Jr. of MD; two sisters, Faye Davis and Janet Martin (John) both of Chatham, VA; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home with Bishop Larry Robertson, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Burial Park.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Tatum family
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