Mrs. Sara Tatum Kantala

October 30, 1925 - March 5, 2021

Mrs. Sara Tatum Kantala, 95, passed away on March 5, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Daphne, Alabama. Born in Woodbury, Georgia to the late Webb Tatum, Sr. and Grace Kell Tatum, the family moved to Elberton, Georgia in 1926. She was married to Matthew W. Kantala, Jr. who preceded her in death. Mrs. Kantala was also preceded in death by her brother, Webb Tatum, Jr.; her sister, Betty Jo Tatum Buchanan; her daughter, Carol Kantala Burns; her grandson, Matthew Kantala IV; and great-grandson, Grant Terrell. Surviving are her two children, Matthew (Matt) Kantala III (Ethel) and Carin Kantala (Russ); five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many dear nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kantala was a devoted member of the Elberton First United Methodist Church and active in community affairs. She served on the Elberton City Council for fifteen years, the Salvation Army Advisory Board for over forty years and volunteered for the Elberton Hospital Auxiliary. A Memorial Service celebrating Mrs. Kantala’s life was held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in the Elberton First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Jim McCollough officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elberton First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 398, Elberton, GA 30635. Arrangements for Mrs. Sara Tatum Kantala were in the care of Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Elberton.