Photo courtesy of Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home & Creamtory
Fremont, Ohio
Karen Sue Tatum, 64, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Bethesda Care Center. She was born on July 25, 1950 in Lima, OH, the daughter of Fred Lee Jones and Marzetta (Cousin) Dinkins. She was a graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School.
Karen married Archie Lee Tatum in 1988 and he preceded her in death on April 11, 1995.
She was employed at Quality Farm and Fleet. Karen recently dedicated her life to Jehovah?s Witness. She was an avid Bible reader and enjoyed cooking, fishing and music.
Karen is survived by her children, Jena (Jerry) Haralson, Columbus, OH, Jodi Jones, Reynoldsburg, OH and Ali Leon Tatum, Sr. of Ohio; mother, Marzetta Dinkins, Fremont, OH; siblings, Fred (Carol) Jones, Jr., Springfield, OH, Janene Peters, Fremont, OH, Sandra Burrell, Philadelphia, PA, Jeffrey (Debra) Jones, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Deanne Headon, New Kensington, PA, Linda Hardy, Sun Rise, FL, Kimberly (Mike) Price and Illana (Earl) Jackson, both of Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Brandon, Jasmine, Jim ?Dean?, Antwan and Justin Jones, Courtney Yancey Jones, Chelsea Jones, Taylor Yancey Jones, Khai Haralson, Tatum Jones, Jerryd ?Pistol? Haralson, Ali Tatum, Jr.; fourteen great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Lee Jones; husband, Archie Lee Tatum; step-daughter, Shirley Clark; grandfather, Roy Cousin and many aunts and uncles.
Life like a mist, appears for just a day then disappears tomorrow, All that we are can quickly fade away, replaced with tears and sorrow. If a man should die, can he live again? Hear the promise God has made. Friends of our God, though they may pass away, Will never be forsaken. All those asleep who in God's memory stay, From death he will awaken. Then we'll come to see all that life can be, paradise eternally...He will call, the dead will answer, they shall live at his command, for he will have a longing, for the works of his own hand. So have faith, and do not wonder, for our God can make us stand, and we shall live forever, as the work of his own hand...Job 14:13-15
Visitation: Saturday from 10 am ? 11 am at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Service: Saturday, August 9, 2014, 11:00 am at the funeral home with Elder Fred Akers officiating.
Memorials: To her grandchildren
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, but take joy in knowing that she is well taken care of! When you look up into the heavens make sure you smile because she is smiling back at you take comfort in that! God Bless
katrina walker
August 13, 2014 | Fremont, OH
To my Dear Sister Jodi and Family.
Brother Hands and I are very sorry for the loss
of your Mom.
We too have loss our Mothers and we understand
how great of a loss this can be.
Jehovah has given all us a wonderful hope for the very near future (which is so close)that time will go by so fast that Karen will not be asleep in death very long and he will call and she will answer and she will live at his command,for he will have alonging for the work of his own hand.
Stay busy...
Robbie and Darlene Hands
August 10, 2014 | Toledo, OH
Aunt Marzetta and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Karen. May Jehovah strengthen all of the family through his promises and the love and support of family and the congregation. So sorry we can't be there to support you. You are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Laura (Cunningham) Rivers and family.
August 08, 2014
We're so sorry for your loss; but you know we will see her again. "He will call; the dead will answer. So have faith and do not wonder, for our God can make us stand." - John 6:40
David & Maurina Veres
August 08, 2014 | Fostoria, OH
Diane Reed
August 07, 2014 | Fremont, OH
I am very sory for your loss. I just lost my mom 8 montes ago,and it still bothers me a lot, I am sending my condolence to the whole family.and I am also lighting a candle for her also
Diane Reed
August 07, 2014 | Fremont, OH
Aunt Marzetta and Family,My deepest condolences to you on the passing of my dear cousin and friend,Karen,She will be missed and May Jehovah bless you all and remember Karen in his new system of things.
connie thomas
August 07, 2014 | Toledo, OH
To my family~
My heart aches for the family, but with the wonderful promises from Jehovah and all that he has in store, I know that there will be a day when our tears will be tears of joy, as we welcome our loved ones back from death. (Isaiah 25:8). As Karen is now in Jehovah's memory, may we all find comfort in that.
I won't be able to make the services, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Vanessa and Marcellus Edwards
August 07, 2014 | Charlotte, NC
Although I have not personally met Karen; I feel that I know her through the warm and loving words spoken of her by her Sister Lynda in Fort Lauderdale. My deepest condolences to the Family for your loss. May she rest in paradise.
Marjorie Forrest
August 07, 2014 | Plantation, FL