Reidsville ,
Mrs. Joyce Tatum age 68 of Reidsville, died August 24, 2013 at her residence after an extended illness. The Baxley native had lived in Tattnall County most of her life. Mrs. Tatum was a homemaker and of the Holiness faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Maebell and Charlie Merritt; two brothers, Ozzie and Eddie Merritt; two daughters, Mary and Marjorie Anderson, and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Ann Berrum.
Mrs. Tatum is survived by two daughters, Norma(Jimmy) Ammons and Mary Ann Anderson(Maunel Juarez) both of Collins. One son Lewis Wade Bunch(Darlene Bryant)of Lyons; Four sisters, Patsy Anderson of Reidsville, Esther Rushing of Brooklet, Kathy Meritt of Collins, and Mary Busby of Reidsville; two Brothers; Lewis Meritt(Martha) of Jesup and Richard Meritt of Florida; Four grandchildren, Wendell Powell, Chris Anderson, Carlos Berrum, and Nikka Burkhalter. Seven great-grandchildren , Makayla, Madison, Abby, and Bryson Powell, Eli Anderson, Adrianna Berrum, and Bently Conners.
Memorial Funeral Services will be announced at a later date.
Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Service, Reidsville Chapel is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Joyce Tatum.