Traci Tatum Passes Away

Traci Ann (Erickson) Tatum, 52, of Allen passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Lula. She was born July 12, 1968 at Ada to Don and Paula West Erickson. She was a lifelong resident of Allen, attending Allen grade school and graduating from Allen High School in 1986. She attended East Central University and received an Associates’ Degree in Nursing.

Ms. Tatum loved going to the South Canadian River and arrowhead hunting.

Survivors include a daughter, Mikayla Tatum, Ada; son, Douglas Tatum, Allen; her mother, Paula Erickson, Allen; brother, Michael Erickson, Allen; her nieces, Heather Erickson and Lacy Erickson, both of Ada; nephews, Zane Erickson and Sawyer Walton, both of Ada; a special friend, Lucretia Clark, Allen; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father; son, Paul Michael Tatum; her best friend and brother, Jason Erickson; and her grandparents, Kenneth and Lucille West.