March 5, 1942 – January 24, 2025
Obituary
Laverne Massey Tatum, age 82, of Crockett, Texas passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 in Conroe, Texas. She was born March 5, 1942 in Houston and was a retired elementary teacher.
She was always active in church where most recently, she played the piano at New Energy Church in Belott.
She is survived by her husband, John Tatum, daughter Martha Kinney (Mike), sons, Paul Tatum (Michelle) and Dan Tatum. Grandchildren, Amber, Jessica, Matt, Miranda, Miracle, Lane, Dakota, Micah, Jordan, Danielle, Nolan and Evie, 7 great grandchildren as well as a host of extended family and friends.
Graveside services for Laverne Tatum will be held Friday, January 31st at 11:00 am at the Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches officiated by Mike Kinney. Honorary pallbearers are Matthew Kinney, Micah Kinney, Nolan Tatum, Lane Tatum, Dakota Mitchell, Mikey Dunckel, and Christopher Henslee.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Heritage Baptist Church Missions (5100 Parliament, Arlington TX 76017) or a worthy charity of your choice.