Brenda Kay Tatum
Brenda K. Tatum, 66 of Tipton died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born in Gideon, Missouri on June 25, 1955 to Shirley and Gracie (McCool) Thurston. She enjoyed 33 years of marriage with her husband John Tatum.
Brenda was a hard worker. She completed her CNA training and began working in several nursing facilities over the years. She has also worked for several factory businesses prior to becoming a stay at home wife in 2004. Summers would find her enjoying the atmosphere at Silver Lake fishing, boating and just “hanging out”. Brenda enjoyed dining out and attending the outdoor concerts with her friends at the park in Warsaw. She was well liked and never met a stranger.
Brenda is survived by her husband John of Tipton; children Jeremy Ellis (Chenelle) and Mellisa Rivera; grandchildren Megan Ellis, Kreegan Robledo, Emily Robledo; Uncle Paul and Aunt Linda McCool, Uncle Sonny Menz; several cousins, nieces and nephews, in-laws Brian Davis, David Tatum (Jean), Duane Tatum (Arlene), Bruce Tatum (Nancy), Martha Tatum; friends Ron Rasberry and Marcy Henry.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Sherry Davis, a brother Carl Thurston; father-in-law Gerald Tatum; brothers-in-law Stephen Tatum and Michael Tatum and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 30, at 2:00 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. Paul McCool will officiate. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will also be Sunday from Noon until service time.
Memorial donations may be made to the Tipton County Humane Society, P.O. Box 237, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
John, I am so sorry to hear of Brenda passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
She will be missed and we are so sorry for your loss
It was so sad to read that Brenda passed away. She was a delight! I miss you both John and will keep you in my prayers.
John I am so sorry to see this news. You folks have been so kind and gracious to everyone.
I’m so sorry for your loss John. She will be missed. God Bless you my friend.🙏
So sorry for your loss! Brenda was the sweetest woman she loved her family and friends.rest in heaven Brenda i hope you are dancing in the sky i hope you are singing in the angels choir
So very sorry to all of Brenda’s family. Brenda always had a heart of gold even when we were youguns as Aunt Gracie called us kids. Prayers and hugs for all.
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Heaven gained a beautiful woman. She loved everyone but esp her family. May Gods loving arms wrap around them in this time of pain and help them to find comfort . She is rejoicing in heaven with her loved ones 🙏❤️
John We are so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing . From your old.neighbors on Poplar St . The Hollidays . Prayers and thoughts be with you and the family .
Kim and Tim
So sorry to all the family…life gets so busy, and we didn’t see other very often, but Brenda and I were like sisters everytime we saw each other. 💕
I’m so sorry for your loss John. Prayers for you and your family.
I worked at Hamilton heights health care center with breandas and her mom may God set you up good in heaven i for one will miss you
John. I am so sorry.. Please know I am sending Prayers and my Sympathy..
John, we are so sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
John, I just found out about Brenda. I am SO sorry for your loss. I had a lot of good conversations and laughs with her. She will be missed.