Dorothy (Dot) Tatum Harrison, "Granny", of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at the age of 88. Born in Atlanta, Mrs. Harrison was raised in Cabbagetown, a small neighborhood located east of downtown. In the 60's, she was nominated by residents as, "Queen of Cabbagetown" - proof positive of her vivacious, larger-than-life personality. Mrs. Harrison brightened any room she entered, loved to dance and sing, and easily made friends everywhere she went. She will be remembered as a strong family woman who took to heart her role as mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, always showing compassion and unconditional love. Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by first husband, George W. Tatum; second husband, Randy Harrison; children, Dennis (Dimbo) Tatum, Larry Tatum, Donna Tatum Scott.
Mrs. Harrison will be lovingly remembered by her daughters and son-in-law, Janice and Rob Hampton, Diann Cornish; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Diane Tatum, Gary and Cindy Tatum, Sherry Tatum; sister, Eloise Roden; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Doris Long; Granny will be loved and remembered by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A Funeral Service for Mrs. Harrison will be held Friday, August 9, 2019, 11:00 A.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Floyd Henderson officiating and interment following in Fairview Memorial Gardens, 164 Fairview Road, in Stockbridge. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the funeral home, Thursday, August 8, from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
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