1996 - 2023
1996 - 2023
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Miss Tatum Leigh Smith, 27, of Canton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Northside Cherokee Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born on September 14, 1996 to Joseph Smith III and Stacy Smith in Jacksonville, FL.
Tatum attended Creekview High School where she graduated as part of the class of 2017. She was an active member of the Friends Club and enjoyed helping with special education classes. Her favorite treat was a Starbucks Frappuccino. And most importantly, she loved her family and friends more than anything.
Tatum is survived by her siblings Camryn Smith, Avery Smith, Ansley Smith, and Joey Smith, her parents, and her grandmother Linda North. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers Bob North and Joesph Smith Jr and Grandmother Wanda Headrick.
Tatum will be remembered for her loving nature towards family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew her well.
A Visitation will be held at Poole Funeral Home from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday, December 6, 2023, with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Tim Kinnersley officiating.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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