Margaret Tatem Obituary

Margaret V. Tatem VIRGINIA BEACH - Margaret V. Tatem, 84, went home to be with the Lord Dec. 4, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry C. Tatem. She retired from the Virginia Beach Public School System and a lifetime member of Community United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Vikki Amburn and her husband Mike; her granddaughter, Kellee Lyn Amburn; grandson, Jasen Michael Amburn; cousins, Mary and Claudia Robertson; her "special" sisters, Dorothy Moore and husband John and Kathleen Warren and husband Frank; brother-in-law, Thomas Tatem and wife Doris and Jack Tatem and wife Bonnie; the Moore family that she felt especially close to and the Amburn family that accepted her as one of their own. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Community United Methodist Church, 1072 Old Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. Floral donations may be made to the American Lung Association in Margaret's honor. Please visit Margaret's memorial at www.mem.com. where you may send tributes to the family.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Tatem

7 Entries

Pat Dryer

December 15, 2009

Although it's been more than a week since you went to be with the Lord, Margaret, you come to mind so often. Your motherly ways always enveloped me and made me feel secure. Your love of family, especially those two loving grandchildren, was unmatched. Your love of God unfailing.

I'll miss not seeing you at our work luncheons, hearing updates on how life is going, and especially our annual get togethers with the "girls."

May you rest in the Lord's loving arms and I know I'll see you again one day.

December 7, 2009

Wikki-I love you so much and share your grief. Joy will come back to you and your family as you recall great times with your mom. I was so sorry to hear the news but know that her release from earth is a welcomed relief for her body. I am thankful to have known your mom as well as all your family. Love, Roselyn

Peggy Humphreys

December 7, 2009

I can't believe she is no longer here. She was the most thoughtful, kind, and loving woman I've ever known. I will miss our birthday get togethers with "our group". She is with the Lord and as much as I will miss her, what better place to be. I love you Margaret.

Claudia Robertson Gorby

December 6, 2009

There is now another angel to watch over us. That thought gives me comfort!
I will miss her sense of humor, her warm hugs, but most of all her genuine love towards my mother and my family.

Debbie Boomer

December 6, 2009

May the Lord's arms hug and comfort you through this difficult time. You are in my prayers!

December 6, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

schwar family

December 6, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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