Dorothy Tucker obituary
Dorothy Tucker, age 97 of Murfreesboro died Thursday, August 2, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Rutherford county and worked for the Rutherford County Trustee’s office for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Tucker; parents, Tom and Lou Alice Faulkner; and siblings, Lorraine Snell, Nell Smotherman, and James Faulkner.
Mrs. Tucker is survived by her daughter, Jane Rucker; sons, Bobby (Pat) Tucker and Tommy Tucker; sister, Betty Pankey; grandchildren, Robert (Angie) Tucker, Julianne (Jeff) Bratcher, Jonathan (Lisa) Rucker, Joey (Dionne) Rucker, James (Jamie) Rucker, Michelle Haggerty, Meredith (Kevin) Patrum; step-grandchildren, Melissa (Hal) Sandifer, and Andy (Becky) Davis; 12 great-grandchildren, Justin (Ashlee) Walker, Brandon (Meagan) Walker, Zane Bratcher, Braxton Rucker, Haley Haggerty, Haden Haggerty, Reagan Patrum, Grayson Patrum, Robby Tucker, Abby Tucker, Jaxson Rucker, and Ellie June Rucker; 7 nieces, 4 nephews, and one great-great-grandchild on the way.
Mrs. Tucker was an avid quilter, making a quilt for every family member and many friends. She enjoyed bowling for over 40 years and won many awards for her expertise. Most of all, her grandchildren brought her the greatest joy in her life.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday, August 5th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be Monday, August 6th at 11:00 AM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
An online guestbook is available at www.woodfinchapel.com. Woodfin Memorial Chapel, (615) 893-5151.
