Lansing,
Age 91, went to be with her Lord on January 28, 2015 in Lansing. She was born in Lee County, Iowa on September 16, 1923 to William and Grace (Smith) Hemmings. She graduated from Iowa State University. She was an active member of Maranatha Baptist Church. She worked and volunteered as a dietitian and nutrition consultant with many different organizations. She loved to travel, eat at Taco Bell, play Scrabble with the 39er's, and exercised regularly at the "Spa."
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years J. Dean Tatum, and sister Kathryn Turner. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Tatum, son Rich (Sue) Tatum, daughter Janet (Wally) Young, grandchildren Scott (Ryane) Olesnevich, Stacie Olesnevich, Jennifer (Eric) Meints, great grandchildren Emilee, Grace, Jack Meints, and Savannah Koning, brother Dorrence Hemmings, sister Helen Stevens, sister-in-law Pat Brand, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and best friend Sonja McCarty.
Services are at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Maranatha Baptist Church 2300 N. Waverly Rd, Lansing, MI 48906 with visitation one hour prior. Family will receive friends from 3:00-7:00 P.M. on Friday at Tiffany Funeral Home 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48910. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maranatha Baptist Church Missions Fund and PHACE Syndrome Community, Inc. 4514 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. #450 Atlanta, GA 30338 (This personally affects her great granddaughter Grace Meints). To leave online condolences visit www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.
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