Catharine Louise Tatem

Published 2:12 pm Tuesday, January 14, 2025

LOUISBURG, North Carolina – Catharine Louise Tatem, 74, of Louisburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, Jan.y 11, 2025. She was born on Feb.y 3, 1950 to Catharine Mary Adams Wilkins and the late Guy Doug Wilkins. In addition to her mother, Catharine is survived by her husband, John E. Tatem Jr.; her d

Catharine Louise Tatem

aughter, Cheryl Lynn McCaskey; and her son, Michael Edward Tatem (Lisa); grandchildren; Austin McCaskey (Kaitlyn), Courtney McCaskey, Jennifer Hedgepeth and Ronald Casterline Jr.; her great-grandchildren, Dylan Hedgepeth, Xander Hedgepeth and Jayden Casterline; and her nieces, Dottie, Johnnie and Cathy. Catharine enjoyed the outdoors, whether it be gardening, fishing, camping or watching birds. She also enjoyed crafting and playing cards with friends. She loved having her Jeep that she could drive on the beach in. She was a retired teacher from Southampton Public Schools in Virginia. A celebration of Catharine’s life will be held at the family’s home on Feb. 2 beginning at 2 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, NC 27549. Online condolences may be made to .www.lancasterfcs.com