Sue Tatum

Affectionately known as "Nanny," Susan Virginia "Sue" Tatum, 82, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at the Monticello House in Jackson.

She was born Feb. 15, 1938, in Martin, Kentucky, to Edward and Susan Barnes Johnson. She and Clyde Tatum were married Dec. 8, 1956, in New Madrid, Missouri. Three children were born to their union. They had been married 61 years, when Clyde passed away Feb. 10. 2018.

Sue worked as a certified nursing assistant at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau from 1983-2000. She was passionate about her work and loved getting to know her patients. She also scheduled gas deliveries for her husband, who managed MFA Oil.

Sue was a longtime member of Cape Community Church, formerly Westside Church of God, in Cape Girardeau, where she was active in Bible study, Sunday school and church fellowship. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Jackson.

Sue was a devoted wife and mother and a fabulous southern cook. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and her grandchildren were the light of her life.

Survivors include two sons, Alan (Tina) Tatum of Hernando, Mississippi, and children, Kyle of New York and Faith of Hernando; David (Cindy) Tatum and children, Dustin and Macy of Jackson; six in-laws, Ramona (the late Wayne) McGinnis of Jonesboro, Arkansas; Annetta Prince of Batesville, Arkansas; Brenda (Paul Ralph) Atwill of Olive Branch, Mississippi; Dean (Janice) Tatum of Marion, Arkansas; Stephen (Pam) Tatum of Batesville; and Ronnie Tatum of Batesville; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a stillborn daughter; her parents; and eight siblings, Richard, Vermont, Elmo, Gray, Billy David, Lawrence and Charles Johnson and Lorene Looney.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson.

Sue's son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Tina Tatum, will officiate a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Mounds Park Cemetery in Lilbourn, Missouri, where Sue will be laid to rest with Clyde and their stillborn daughter.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Cape Community Church or Crown Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab of Sue's personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.