Cathy Tatum

March 26, 1950 – April 23, 2026 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Cathy Tatum, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who left this world on April 23, 2026, at the age of 76. Cathy passed away peacefully at Stratford Rehabilitation, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith. Born on March 2, 1950, in Chatham, Virginia, Cathy was the beloved daughter of Lawrence and Inez Younger Davis. She grew up surrounded by the warmth of family and the gentle beauty of her hometown. Cathy was predeceased by her dear sisters, Willie Mae Lipford, Margie Robertson, and Mattie Coles, whose memories she cherished deeply and whose spirits she now joins in eternal rest. Cathy's life was a testament to resilience, devotion, and grace. She was a dedicated member of Fairview Church, where she found strength and solace in her faith, and where she forged lifelong friendships with fellow congregants. Her spirituality was a guiding light, inspiring those around her with her compassion and humility. The heart of Cathy’s world was her family. She was the proud mother of two daughters, Wanda Green of Danville, Virginia, and Samantha Davis of North Carolina, and a son, James Tisdell Jr. of Maryland. Her children were her greatest joy, and she nurtured them with love, wisdom, and an unyielding belief in their potential. Cathy’s love extended to her six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, whose lives she enriched with her gentle spirit and infectious laughter. Her legacy will live on in each of them, a testament to her enduring influence and boundless affection. Cathy's life will be celebrated in a service to be held on April 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Howerton Funeral Home in Chatham, Virginia. Friends and family are warmly invited to gather in remembrance of a remarkable woman whose life was a beacon of love and whose memory will forever remain in our hearts. As we bid farewell to Cathy, we remember her as a woman of tremendous strength and grace, whose life was a blessing to all who knew her. Her spirit will continue to guide us, and her love will forever be a part of our lives. May she rest in peace, embraced by the love of those who have gone before her and the eternal peace she so richly deserves.