LaDonna Renee' Tatum, a longtime resident of Charlotte, NC, was born March 1, 1970 in Fayetteville, NC to Larry Donnell and Iris Brim Tatum. She entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 11, 2022 at her residence. LaDonna accepted Christ as a child and was a member of The Empowerment Center Church, Huntersville, NC at the time of her passing. Donna graduated from E. C. Glass High School in Danville, VA. She later enlisted in the US Army where she was stationed in Korea for a year (1990-1991) and completed her enlistment after three years of active duty.

Donna had such a giving heart and enjoyed helping others. She worked in Home Health Care for a number of years in addition to the field of culinary arts. Her passion was serving those she knew and loved through the business that she owned, Simply Sweets Catering.

Donna was preceded in death by her grandparents; Elmer and Ethel Brim and Madelene and Ralph Roberson. Surviving are her parents, Elder Dr. Larry D. and Iris Brim Tatum (Ohio); two sisters, Cynthia (Rockmond) Robinson of Spartanburg, SC, and Angela (Mario) Morning of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Also surviving are three nieces; Mikayla and Alonna Robinson and Mariah Morning; and four nephews; Elijah and Josiah Robinson and Maxwell and Myles Morning. She is also survived by five aunts, Mary (Tony) Jones; Elaine (Charlie) Thomas; Sheila (Albert) Thomas; Olivia Givens (Kem); and Teresa Roberson; and a host of other family members and friends that she loved dearly.