Jessie Tatum

Jessie (Flo Jo) Denise Tatum was born in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, August 16, 1958 to Mary Grace Woodruff and Robert Williams.

Jessie received her High School Diploma from Marion Franklin High School. She went on to attend Norfolk State University where she received her Bachelor Degree in Business. Jessie continued her educational pursuit by attending Central Michigan there she received her Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

Jessie worked 30 plus years at MetLife insurance until her retirement. Shortly after retiring, she decided to start her own home health care agency “Flo’s Comfort Care” in memory of her late grandmother. Through her business Jessie could fulfill her passion for helping people and advocating for those in need of companionship and home health care. While maintaining her business and serving as primary caretaker of her mother Jessie decided to reenter the work force at Discover Financial Services where she remained employed until her passing.

Jessie will be remembered for her bright smile and undeniable love for others. Some of her many hobbies included traveling, attending “old school “concerts, sporting events and running in marathons. Jessie was an avid reader with a massive book collection. One of her favorite pastime was watching football with her husband, Roosevelt. Jessie was a true Michigan and Pittsburgh Steelers fan, while her husband rooted for the Ohio State Buckeyes and Las Vegas Raiders. Her greatest joy came from spending precious moments with her grandson, James, a bond that will never be broken.

Blessed with 62 years of life, Jessie Tatum departed this earthly life on January 1, 2021.

She is preceded in death by father, Robert Williams; Grandmother, Florence Jeffries, and Uncle, Reverend Arthur Woodruff.

Loving Memories are cherished by Devoted husband, Roosevelt Tatum; Daughter, Jennifer Johnson; Mother, Mary Grace Woodruff; Brothers, Paul (Tina) Turnbo, Jamey Woodruff, and Michael Williams; Grandson, James Johnson; Sisters, Robin Williams and Ranada (Lamont) Harris; Nieces, Sydnie Woodruff and Da Nesha Turnbo; Stepchildren, Candis and Tyler Williams, Roosevelt Tatum Jr., Derick Williams, Antonio Williams, Malcom Williams and Robert Tatum; Longtime friends Rita, Brent and Cynthia Donaldson, and a host of other relatives, family and many friends.

PRIVATE Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, January 15, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Gardens.

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