Linda Carol Tatum, 76, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, in Fort Worth.

A graveside service was held Monday, March 9 at Springtown Cemetery under the direction of White's Azle Funeral Home.

Linda Tatum was born in Weatherford Nov. 15, 1949, to Herman and Evelyn Neely. She graduated from Poolville High School in 1967. Linda married Larry Tatum Nov. 28, 1968. They were married 57 Years. 

She loved her family fiercely, was a proud two-time cancer survivor, loved country music, cats, soap operas and sports — especially the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars. Linda worked for Tri-County Electric and retired in 2013.

She will be deeply missed.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her loving husband, Larry Tatum; daughters, Michele Nelson, Melissa Eggleston and Brandi Tatum and two favorite sons-in-law, Robert Nelson and Kurt Eggleston; grandsons, Colton Barrett, Jackson Barret, Reese Davis and Christian Dobbs; granddaughters, Bailey Nelson and Lillie Eggleston; and great-grandson, Wyatt Barrett; brother, Darrel Neely and wife, Jan; brother-in-law Jerry Tatum and wife, Darlene; and nieces and nephews.