Paula Sue Tatum

1950 - 2016

Paula Sue Tatum obituary, 1950-2016, Houston, TX

BORN

1950

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Waltrip Funeral Directors

1415 Campbell Road

Houston, Texas

Paula Tatum Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 18, 2016.

Paula Sue (Evans) Tatum was born in Port Arthur, Texas on Wednesday, May 31, 1950 to parents, Warren W. and Jackye L. (Kirkindall) Evans. With her devoted daughters by her side, she passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the age of 66.

Paula is survived by her daughter Jackye Kato and husband Steven of Houston, Texas, and by her daughter Jennifer Harrelson and husband Jay of Montgomery, Texas. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Madison Duke, Megan Duke, Cason Harrelson, Kennedy Harrelson, Cameron Kato and Kyle Kato.

Please revisit this site, where photographs and a more detailed obituary, will outline this wonderful woman's life in the days to come.

Family and friends gathered and shared memories during a visitation at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016 in the chapel of Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Road in Houston, where a service celebrating Paula's life began at 2:00 p.m. Immediately following the service, a reception was held at the Kato residence, just a block away.

For those desiring and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paula's name would be appreciated to a charity of your choice.

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September 20, 2016

Carolyn Cheavens

Aunt Paula will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. We love you.
Kay Capps &
Carolyn Cheavens

September 19, 2016

Carol Duke Briers

Paula,

May God hold you in the palm of his hand. You were loved and you will be missed.

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Funeral services provided by:

Waltrip Funeral Directors

1415 Campbell Road, Houston, TX 77055

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