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Helen Tatum Obituary
Preceded in death are father, Roosevelt Tatum Sr.; mother, Bessie Lee Armstrong; stepfather, Walter W. Armstrong; grandson, Deontae Young and nephew, Travis Nettles and niece, Genise Marie Nettles. I leave to celebrate my home going, daughter, Cynthia (Rev. Allen) O'Neil, Janelle, Monique and Jamella; my son, Dominque Tatum; stepchildren, Stephanie Hughes and Rodney Hollingsworth; sisters, Bessie and Archie Mae Tatum; brothers, Elijah Nettles, Roosevelt Jr., David and Leroy Tatum; uncle, Lewis Thomas Gentry of Philadelphia, PA; 6 grandchildren; God sister, Edna Morgan; special friends, Malikah Cooper, Cynthia Wright and Calbert Temple and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins in the Toledo area.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 16, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the House of Day Funeral Services Chapel. Funeral services are Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. preceded by Wake service at 12:00 Noon, at the Body of Christ Refuge, 711 Euclid Ave. Please sign register book at www.houseofday.com
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Darlene Mc Kinney-Williams
December 11, 2005
To the Tate and Armstrong Families and friends that are in need of prayer and support please come to The Standing In The Gap Online Ministries, where you'll recieve lots of love, inspiraitonal encouragement and blessings. Help us to Cause a multitued to pray one for another In The Holy and Sacred Name of Jesus Christ.
Emmanuel(God With Us)
James McKinney
November 23, 2005
You have our deepest symphathy in your time of grief. She was a dear friend. I am the ex-husband of Cynthia Wright, and the brother of Bennie Ruth Nettles.
Darlene Mc Kinney-Williams
November 19, 2005
My deepest sympathy
Cedric Nettles
November 19, 2005
I'm going to miss you Aunt Helen, Dad I love you and the rest of my family very much and miss you all dearly.
Ohnshea & Ray Mc Kinney
November 19, 2005
We express our deepest sympathy.
Nicole Brown-Baker
November 17, 2005
Bessie, Monique, Dominique and Jamella, words can not explain how much I love you guys. I know that this is a trying time for all of you, but God will bring you through. Keep Praise on your lips, even if you have to cry. She will be missed greatly.
Stella Madrid
November 17, 2005
To the Tatum & Armstrong Family, I am so sorry & sad to have heard about Helen's passing, She was a childhood friend of mine we grew up together she was one of the sweetest and caring and loving person I know and she will be sadly missed. May God bless you all and hold you close through this time of sadness The Lord truely Has added a beautiful flower to his garden..God Bless
Darla Brown
November 17, 2005
To the Tatum family/children of Ms. Helen Marie Tatum. Helen was like an aunt to me and my children and she will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. God Blesss.
Ruby Morgan-Burel
November 17, 2005
We go through difficult times in life. The road maybe long and rough, but God makes it shorter and easier. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bishop Arthur-n-Pastor Gwen Evans
November 16, 2005
We all love Helen, but God loved her best, God brought her home to be at rest.
Tatum/Armstrong Family, you're in our prayers. We Love you!
"...the Father of compassion and the God of all comforts, who comforts us in all our troubles..." I Cor. 1:3b, 4a (NIV)
Sheila A. Cook
November 16, 2005
To my Mentor children; Jameela and Monique, know that I am praying for you and as always here for you. Having been where you are now I can tell you that God will sustain you. The days won't be easy but with each day the pain becomes easier. Call me, I love you both.
Bessie I know what it's like to lose a sibling and you have my prayers and support as always.
If any of you need anything you know I'm here and will be there. Praying for you and your family.
Anita Easterly
November 16, 2005
My prayers are with you all. May the lord keep and bless you.
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