Estella Fae

Tucker

Estella Fae Tucker daughter of the late Una Clawson Range and Clement Range was born at Katy, Texas on December 25, 1917. She departed this life at Seville Care Center in Salem, Missouri, on August 24, 2009, at the age of 91.

On August 26, 1935, Estella was united in marriage to Thomas Hershel Tucker and to this union eight children were born. Estella enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Estella liked working jigsaw puzzles, word search and studying her bible. When she was able Estella made a lot of items out of plastic canvas and crocheted. She attended Crossville Southern Baptist Church as much as possible and loved the fellowship and music. She also enjoyed her morning walks and playing ball with T.J.

Estella was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant daughter, daughter-in-law, Wanda Tucker, son-in-law, Ralph Ritter, three granddaughters, Terry Lynn Tucker, Savannah Sue Reese and Terri Akins Walsh, two brothers, Riley Range, Morris Range and two sisters, Lila Boyster and Melba Neff.

Estella is survived by five sons, Darrel Tucker of Salem, James Tucker and wife Shirley of Salem, Donald Tucker and wife Margie of Bunker, Stanley Tucker and wife Darlene of Salem, Billy Tucker and wife Jennie of Enid, Oklahoma, two daughters, Barbara Ritter of Salem, Bonnie Wisdom and husband Gary of Bunker, one brother, Edgar Range, more than 20 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews who will deeply mourn her passing.

Visitation: Thurs. 5 to 8 P.M.

Funeral services: Friday, August 28, 2009 at 11:00 A.M.

McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri,

Minister: Kennard Mayfield

Music: Sherrie Taggart and Ashley Davis

Piano: Cari May

Burial: Bunker Cemetery Pallbearers: Bill Tucker, James Tucker, Darrell Tucker, Donald Tucker, Stanley Tucker Jamie Tucker and Andy Wisdom.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Ronald McDonald House