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Obituary For Annie Seail Tarver Tatum
Celebrating the blessings of a faithful servant, Carter Funeral Home announces the restful transition of Mrs. Annie Seail Tarver Tatum on Monday evening, June 12, 2023, at the age of 96.
Mrs. Tatum, known loved and respected as the “Mother “of The Greater Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church family, passed away at the Bethany House of Auburn. AL while surrounded by her devoted family and her care providers.
The Commemoration of Life will begin with a public visitation, Friday, June 23, 2023, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Carter Funeral Home.
The Life Celebration services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 11:00 am from the sanctuary of The Greater Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Service will be live-streamed (see clickable link below)
The message of triumph and acceptance will be delivered by Pastor Arnather` Baxter.
Interment will follow in The Greater Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery.
Annie Seail Tarver Tatum was born on April 28, 1927 in Midway, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Robert Tarver and the late Annie Lee Alexander Tarver. From that union, four sons were born and one daughter, who was the youngest of them all. Annie Seail accepted Christ at the age of eleven and joined the Mount Coney Missionary Baptist Church in Midway, Alabama. She was baptized and received the right hand of fellowship by the late Reverend Ike Robbins. She later moved to Union Springs, Alabama with her parents. On December 21, 1946, Annie Seail was united in holy matrimony to President Franklin Tatum at the Bullock County Courthouse. The ceremony was performed in the Office of Judge of Probate, administered by Probate Judge J.H. Sims. She then joined The Greater Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend J. N. Hollis where she served faithfully until her health failed. She was also a dedicated member of the Eastern Star Chapter #719 Cotton Valley, Alabama until her health failed. She was a devoted delegate of the Old Pine Grove District where she won the Field Worker's Banner multiple times in the Women's Department. She served faithfully until her health failed.
Annie Seail was the mother of ten children and she was the matriarch and bedrock of her family. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and most of all a servant of God. She was a virtuous woman, full of courage, temperance, tenacity, vigor and exhibited an unwavering Faith in God. She was blessed with longevity, truly a gift from God.
Annie Seail labored in the work force for a long time. She worked in farming and domestic industries. She retired from Wayne Farms in 1980. She worked tirelessly with various civil rights, voting rights and political campaigns in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. She became a registered voter on February 16, 1966 with the Board of Registrars. Her proudest votes cast were for her sons; Fred L. Tatum, during the Democratic Primary in 1994 for the Bullock County Board of Education and James E. Tatum for Bullock County Judge of Probate in 2012 and 2018. She never missed an Election to cast a vote. At the age of ninety-six, she was one of the oldest citizens in the United States of America.
Annie Seail answered the master's call on June 12, 2023 at the Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama surrounded by family and health care providers. She was preceded in death by her parents, her father-in-law, Henry Tatum and mother-in-law, Louise Jones Tatum, six children; Jimmy Tarver, McArthur Tarver, Sarah Tatum, Eddie B. Tatum, Geraldine Tatum, and Atlene Tatum and four brothers; Clarence Tarver, Bill Tarver, Tom Tarver and Homer Tarver.
She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, Margaret Tatum Singleton and Rosie M. Tatum, both of East Pointe Michigan; two sons, Retired Sgt. ADOC Deacon Fred L. Tatum and Bullock County Probate Judge James E. Tatum and one daughter-in-law Mary Nell Tatum, all of Union Springs, Alabama; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, three great, great grandchildren and a host of devoted nieces and nephews, other relatives and special friends.
The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to provide End of Life Services for the late Mrs. Annie Seail Tarver Tatum.
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Melissa Williams sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Annie Seail Tarver Tatum - June 21, 2023
Judge Tatum, Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal. We are praying for strength for you and your family. Melissa Williams, Clifford Williams, Anthony Williams, Gregory Williams, Debra Williams.
Sweet Moments was sent for Annie Seail Tarver Tatum - June 21, 2023
In precious loving memory of Mrs Tatum. We are praying fervent prayers for her entire family that God will remain close to all of you to provide comfort and peace which surpasses all understanding. Sis Tatum fought the good fight. She finished her course. She kept the faith. Prayers from the Parker, Holmes, and Tarver families. GOD'S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT
L❤️VE and Condolences🌹Our Prayers are with Our Family,Love Ones and Friends🙏🏽May The Lord strengthen and comfort us and give us peace 🕊Cousin Lillie's Children,Dorothy Mabson Woody and Family
Gail Lawson & Family sends their deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one.
We're so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother Judge Tatum.May God keep His long arms of protection around you and your whole family at this difficult time.Thinking of you and praying as well for you & your family.
My darling classmate and friend Rosie. My goodness how the years have kept us apart. I will always remember our laughter together and it will always remain in my heart. But I am sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely mother whom was a trusted friend of my mother, Mrs. Idella Johnson (Ms. Honey) until she left the Earth. Her laughter and humor will always be in my heart and I will miss the joy that she and my mother shared together. Please don't be be sad too long because Ms. Seal earned the wings of a servant to be honored as well done, good and faithful servant. As her Order of Eastern Sister, Worthy Matron in the light, she was an example of every sister on the star point. I salute her with my arms across my chest and I know I will see her in the East when the light guides me home one day as well. Please give my love, appreciation and kind thoughts to your sister, brothers especially James and Fred and know that I too love you, them, and your family just as my mother did. I was treated like family by your mother. I hope she rests well. All my love, Idella Johnson, WM, OES, International Masons and Eastern Stars.
Rosie, you always talk fondly and lovingly about your mom. And all the lessons and words of wisdom that she gave you throughout the years. She seemed like a very no-nonsense and down to earth person. I know you are going to miss her. Just hold onto those memories that always made you laugh and smile. Praying that you get down to the funeral and back home safely. And sending out condolences to you and your family through this difficult time.
Your friend, Erica Marcum
Giving sincere condolences to the Tarver Tatum family May god give you comfort and strength in your time of sorrow and grief The Cox family
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort gives this family strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
To the family of Annie Seail Tarver Tatum,May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you for your expression of confidence by selecting our services. May time bring you comfort and strength. Sincerely, The Staff and Management of Carter Funeral Home
Praying 🙏 for the Tarver and Tatum Family. May God Bless you all. Mary Fitzpatrick and Family.
My Deepest Sympathy to the Tarver and Tatum family May God Continues to bless you all. Beverly Calhoun and Family.
Our Father In Heaven, Bless the Tatum' Family. May Ms. Annie Seail Tarver Tatum Rest In Heaven. Blessing and Pryaers to the Family.
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