Ms. Tatum Elizabeth Dale

Ms. Tatum Elizabeth Dale, age 35, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Murray, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Ms. Dale was born on May 10, 1990, in Murray, Kentucky. Tatum was a proud graduate of Calloway County High School and the University of Kentucky. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. Tatum volunteered on Congressman Andy Barr’s first congregational campaign and has worked for Congressman Barr for the past 15 years. Tatum held almost every position in the Barr congressional office, Schedular, Field Representative, Deputy District Director, District Director, and most recently Deputy Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager. Tatum Loved her job and serving the 6th district and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Tatum was an extraordinary young woman with a servant’s heart and ability to love and make people feel special. Tatum was a genuine light that shined so brightly wherever she went. She didn’t meet a stranger that she couldn’t find something in common with to strike up a conversation, and she left a lasting impression. She had the ability to connect with people, she wanted to know you, and it was from the heart and genuine. She was a servant of the Lord heavily involved in her church and had a passion for mission work. She loved all people of all ages. She chaperoned countless Honor Flights carrying veterans to Washington D.C. The Lord was first and next was the endearing love Tatum had for her family. She understood the blessing of family and she showed her love to us continually in small and big ways. Our girl is gone too soon but we rest in the knowledge that she is rejoicing with her Lord and Savior in heaven.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, J.C. “Billy” and Cora Elizabeth “Libby” Mahan and Rev. B.G. and Doris Dale; as well as her uncle, Joe “Skip” Ginn.

Survivors include her parents, Bill and Ellen Dale; two brothers, Leighton Dale and wife Amy and Nolin Dale and fiancé Syd Petonic; cherished nieces, Libby Tate and Edie James Dale; aunts and uncles, David and Becky Ginn, Tim and Sonya Ginn, Dianne Lee, Lisa and Doug Steele, Pam and Barry Albright, and Bruce and Deb Dale; many beloved cousins; as well as her constant four legged companion, Henry.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Brett Miles officiating. Burial will follow in the Hicks Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., January 3, 2026, at the Calvary Baptist Church, 150 East High Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., at the Calvary Baptist Church, 150 East High Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507.

Active pallbearers will be, Bill Dale, Leighton Dale, Nolin Dale, Joe Dale Curd, Jeremy Curd, and Jonathan Curd. Honorary pallbearers will be, David Ginn, Tim Ginn, Barry Albright, Doug Steele, and Bruce Dale.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Tatum Dale Memorial Scholarship, payable to the University of Kentucky, UK Philanthropy, PO Box, 910628, Lexington, Kentucky 40591-0628 or to the Honor Flight of Kentucky, c/o Kelli Parmley, 4604 Foxbridge Circle, Lexington, Kentucky 40515.

Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com