Mary L. Tatum, 86 of Indianapolis passed away March 24 ^th , 2021. Mary was born in Indianapolis on March 01, 1935 to George A. and Julia Kirkpatrick.

Mary was married on July 4, 1953 to Thomas J. Tatum Sr.  She was a past member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Beech Grove Lodge. Mary loved socializing with her friends and loved visiting with her great grandchildren. She retired from St. Francis Hospital after 20 years of service as a cardiac technician.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Thomas J. Tatum Sr. 2018 and her son William (Bill) Tatum 2005.

She is survived by sons Jim (Suzy) Tatum, Ronnie and Donnie Tatum, Sister Francis Tatum, 8 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.