Obituary – Margaret Sewell Tatum

MARGARET SEWELL TATUM

ALTHA – Margaret Sewell Tatum, age 76, of Altha, passed away on Jan. 11, 2023, at her home. Margaret was born on March 17, 1946, in Monks Corner, SC to Johnny and Alma Sewell. She was raised by her Aunt Jenny Sewell, lived in Calhoun County all her life and was a 1964 graduate of Altha High School. Margaret was a loving mother, homemaker and a dear friend to all. She was a lifetime member of Page Pond Assembly of God Church where she was a dedicated Sunday school teacher and was involved in many other church functions. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Margaret loved the Lord and was a fervent
prayer warrior.

She is preceded in death by her parents Johnny and Alma Sewell; aunt, Jenny Sewell; brother-in-law, Ray Tatum and sister-in-law, Sharon Sewell.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Lloyd Tatum; daughters, Teresa (Danny) Butzke of Lynn Haven and Paula (Nicolas) Diefenbacher of Manhattan, NY; brother, Jackie Sewell of Altha; brother-in-law, Hank (Charlotte) Tatum of Coalport, PA; sister-in-law, Darlene Tatum of Marianna; grandchildren, Casey Hatcher of Altha; Renaud and Arnaud Diefenbacher of Manhattan, NY, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were held Jan. 16, 2023 at Page Pond Assembly of God Church in Altha, where Rev. Trent Broome, Rev. Paul Smith, and Rev. Tommy Moore officiated, followed by burial at Page Pond Assembly of God Cemetery.

All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown.