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Obituary For Clara Kellam Tatum

Clara Kellam Tatum, 104, of Walnut Cove, NC passed Saturday, March 4, 2023. Public viewing will be held 1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC . The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, Walnut Cove, NC. with the “Homegoing Service” beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Walnut Cove, NC.

Clara Kellam Tatum, 104 of Walnut Cove, NC transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Walnut Cove Health Care. She was born in Stokes County to the late Nogh and Hattie Kellam on July 7, 1918.

Clara retired from Foremost Screen Print in Stokesdale, NC after many years. She loved to sew and sing hymns and was known for Coconut Cake, chicken dumplings and mowing her own yard. She drove her car until she was 96 years old. Her good time were dancing for the Lord in the name of Jesus. She played games, love to tell stories about how they grew up together. For family time and loving the Lord was a passion. As the only surviving member of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, Walnut Cove, NC where she was a loyal member for 50 + years.

She was also preceded in death by six brothers, Harrison, Tim, Feff, Ed, Rev. Willie Kellam and Bishop Robert Kellam. Three sisters; Creolo Dalton, Alice Foddrell and Anna Ziglar and her son-in-law; Willie R. Hairston.

She is survived by: one daughter; Mildred Hairston of Walnut Cove, NC, her grandson; Gerry Hairston (Jackie) of Winston Salem, NC, one great grandson; Brian Hairston (Carrie) of Walnut Cove, NC, one great great grand; Koineta Parhan of Winston Salem, NC, five great great great great grandchildren, brother; two sisters-in-law; Bernice and Mother Christine Kellam and Naomi Cross of Walnut Cove, NC Rev. Willie Kellam, NC.

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Deidre Morgan sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Clara Kellam Tatum - March 08, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with beautiful memories as you celebrate a well-lived life. I am praying for you all during this difficult time.
Deidre Brown Morgan "DeeDeeBUG"

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Pastor Randy & Linda Pearman / Lake Brandt Baptist Church / Greensboro nc.

Prayer and Deepest Condolences to the Family. Tonya Webster Johnson; Alexandria Va

Mother Clara was a faithful servant and true blessing to Mt Zion Primitive Baptist Church. She will certainly be missed in body, but forever present in spirit.
Joyful memories and prayers for peace. Paulastine

My thoughts and prayers are with my extended family. Although not blood, she was Aunt Clara to me too. One who always had a smile and loved to dress. God blessed her with grace and beauty and the gift of longevity. Rest In Peace , Lovely Woman Of God!

Sending words of comfort to the family, Pastor&SisterpJackson

Mrs Tatum was such a sweet soul my Granny June thought alot of her I got the pleasure of spending time with Mrs Tatum when I worked at Walnut Cove Healthcare she would always have a smile. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Felisha Anderson and Family

Ms. Clara will be missed on earth for her kindness. She's walking the streets of streets of gold. With family and friends in the presence of the Lord.