Stephanie Deanna Tatum's Obituary
Stephanie Tatum of Conyers passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and entered the gates of Heaven above after a courageous battle with cancer. Though her passing came sooner than expected, she was deeply loved and never alone in the hearts of those who cared for her. Born in Atlanta, February 10, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Dallas Hillard Knight and Dorothy Leola Knight. Stephanie was medically retired after 20+ years in the banking industry where she worked from teller row to outside banking and finally into the loan operations department. She Loved her family fiercely and found great joy in spending time with those she loved most. In recent years, Stephanie discovered a blossoming passion for crafting, where her creativity and caring spirit shined through in everything she made. Her devotion to being there for her family, offering love, support and comfort whenever needed, will forever be remember by all who knew her. She is survived by her Husband of 42 years Paul Tatum Sr., her 3 sons Paul (Jessica) Tatum Jr., Steven (Kimberly) Tatum and Kevin (Denise) Tatum, her grandchildren Raegan, Paul III, Dallas, Julieanne, Kellan, Hannah, Katelyn and Henry, her sister Brigitte (Michael) Partin and her beloved furbaby Covi.
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