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Linda Mae Tatum

Linda Mae Tatum

Linda Mae Tatum, 78, of Summerfield Florida, passed away on January 26, 2021 at the E.W. and Lucille Cates Hospice House of Marion County Florida.

Linda Mae Tatum was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Otto and Rhea Richter on February 18, 1942. Linda was Married to Huey Lee Tatum on September 18, 1982 in Winchester Virginia. They were married for over 38 years together.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an avid gardener, painter and enjoyed interior decorating and home design. She was involved in retail sales of cosmetology supplies, opening and managing different store locations.

Linda was preceded in death by her mother Rhea and her father Otto Richter.

Linda is survived by her husband, Huey L. Tatum; Children, Cassalona Wilkin and husband David, and David Tatum and wife Donna; Grandchildren, Jaimi Schwesinger and husband Jason, Charles Lee Tatum and wife Alaina, Madison Cameron and husband Ryan – Great Grandchildren Boston Schwesinger, Berkeley Schwesinger, McKinley Cameron, and Emerson Cameron; Sister, Judy Lasley.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11am at Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home 410 Webster St. Wildwood, FL 34785. The service will be officiated by Pastor Ray Harriman of Grace Bible Church, Homosassa Florida. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood, Florida.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations might be sent to Hospice of Marion County. Please make checks payable to Hospice of Marion County, In memory of Linda Mae Tatum, Cate’s House. www.hospiceofmarion.com Hospice of Marion County P.O. Box 4860 Ocala Florida, 34478-4860.

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