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Joyce Tatum Obituary
Joyce Elaine Tatum, 65, died early Sunday morning, May 29, 2011 at her home in Coolidge, Georgia.
She was a native of Tallahassee and had lived in Coolidge with her companion and best friend, Doyle Yowhn for the past several years. She was retired from Dobbs House/Steak & Eggs, and was a staff member at Immanuel Baptist Day Care Center for fifteen years. Other survivors include five sisters, Betty Winkler, Jerry Coffelt (George) and Mary Johnson, all of Tallahassee, Jane Ingram of Havana and Maggie Shaw (Arnold) of Quincy; and a brother Lloyd Tatum (Sue) of Tallahassee. Also surviving are her son William Pritchard of Tallahassee; and two grandchildren Starla and Brook Pritchard of Crawfordville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Eunice Walsh Tatum
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Bill Blanton
June 3, 2011
We will all remember that MILLION DOLLAR SMILE, She was truly a good friend for many years. Go with GOD Pretty Lady
Harris Parkman
June 1, 2011
Lloyd and Sue ...
I was saddened to learn of Joyce's passing. May God grant you peace and serenity during this difficult time in your lives.
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