Alice Tatum Andrews, born in Corsicana, Texas, on September 1, 1924 to Alice Corley Tatum and George Liston Tatum, died on Friday, December 10, 2010 at her home in Dallas.
Her family includes brother, George Liston Tatum, Jr. of Vermont; John Corley Tatum, who predeceased her; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Russell Johnson; daughter and son-in-law Diane and Jerry Stem; infant son who predeceased her; grandchildren, John and Melissa Taylor, Russ and Leigh Johnson, Ryan and Kristi Johnson; great-grandchildren Jack Taylor, Caroline Johnson, Cole Johnson, and Luke Johnson.
Alice graduated from the University of Texas and was active in the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She reared her family in Stamford, Texas where she taught school for over 20 years and was active at St. John's United Methodist Church. After moving to Dallas to be near her family, she became a Life Master Bridge player and enjoyed traveling and making friends. She maintained friendships with her childhood friends throughout her life and her friends and her family were paramount to her happiness. "Gigi" was the matriarch of her family and she set the example of looking for the good in all situations. Her optimism, love of life and strength of character went hand in hand.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 13, 2010 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, International, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10004 or the Rise School of Dallas, where special kids shine, 5923 Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas 75230
Her family includes brother, George Liston Tatum, Jr. of Vermont; John Corley Tatum, who predeceased her; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Russell Johnson; daughter and son-in-law Diane and Jerry Stem; infant son who predeceased her; grandchildren, John and Melissa Taylor, Russ and Leigh Johnson, Ryan and Kristi Johnson; great-grandchildren Jack Taylor, Caroline Johnson, Cole Johnson, and Luke Johnson.
Alice graduated from the University of Texas and was active in the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She reared her family in Stamford, Texas where she taught school for over 20 years and was active at St. John's United Methodist Church. After moving to Dallas to be near her family, she became a Life Master Bridge player and enjoyed traveling and making friends. She maintained friendships with her childhood friends throughout her life and her friends and her family were paramount to her happiness. "Gigi" was the matriarch of her family and she set the example of looking for the good in all situations. Her optimism, love of life and strength of character went hand in hand.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 13, 2010 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, International, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10004 or the Rise School of Dallas, where special kids shine, 5923 Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas 75230
Alice Tatum Andrews, born in Corsicana, Texas, on September 1, 1924 to Alice Corley Tatum and George Liston Tatum, died on Friday, December 10, 2010 at her home in Dallas.
Her family includes brother, George Liston Tatum, Jr. of Vermont; John Corley Tatum, who predeceased her; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Russell Johnson; daughter and son-in-law Diane and Jerry Stem; infant son who predeceased her; grandchildren, John and Melissa Taylor, Russ and Leigh Johnson, Ryan and Kristi Johnson; great-grandchildren Jack Taylor, Caroline Johnson, Cole Johnson, and Luke Johnson.
Alice graduated from the University of Texas and was active in the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She reared her family in Stamford, Texas where she taught school for over 20 years and was active at St. John's United Methodist Church. After moving to Dallas to be near her family, she became a Life Master Bridge player and enjoyed traveling and making friends. She maintained friendships with her childhood friends throughout her life and her friends and her family were paramount to her happiness. "Gigi" was the matriarch of her family and she set the example of looking for the good in all situations. Her optimism, love of life and strength of character went hand in hand.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 13, 2010 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, International, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10004 or the Rise School of Dallas, where special kids shine, 5923 Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas 75230
Her family includes brother, George Liston Tatum, Jr. of Vermont; John Corley Tatum, who predeceased her; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Russell Johnson; daughter and son-in-law Diane and Jerry Stem; infant son who predeceased her; grandchildren, John and Melissa Taylor, Russ and Leigh Johnson, Ryan and Kristi Johnson; great-grandchildren Jack Taylor, Caroline Johnson, Cole Johnson, and Luke Johnson.
Alice graduated from the University of Texas and was active in the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She reared her family in Stamford, Texas where she taught school for over 20 years and was active at St. John's United Methodist Church. After moving to Dallas to be near her family, she became a Life Master Bridge player and enjoyed traveling and making friends. She maintained friendships with her childhood friends throughout her life and her friends and her family were paramount to her happiness. "Gigi" was the matriarch of her family and she set the example of looking for the good in all situations. Her optimism, love of life and strength of character went hand in hand.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 13, 2010 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, International, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10004 or the Rise School of Dallas, where special kids shine, 5923 Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas 75230
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