Jessie Mae Tucker

Jessie Mae Tucker, 95, a lifelong resident of Russellville, went home to be with Her Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born on Christmas Day, 1928, she was the cherished daughter of Jesse James Tucker and Syble Ethel (Birge) Tucker. She was a member of the Damascus Assembly of God in Russellville and served as secretary and taught Sunday School class for many years. Before retiring, Jessie dedicated many years of hard work to Tyson Foods, Inc., where she was respected and admired by her colleagues. Her passion for creativity was evident through her love for crafts, especially crocheting, which saw her creating countless granny squares for afghans with meticulous care and love. Jessie also took great joy in gardening, fishing, and, above all, spending time in The Word and spending precious moments with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Helen Tillery (Eugene) and Alice Hughes (Lloyd); sister-in-law, Bonita Tucker; and two brothers, Charles Tucker
(Rosalie) and J.T. Tucker (Connie).

Survivors include her two sisters, Carolyn Chisum (James) of Russellville and Shirley Hester (Danny) of Skiatook, OK; brother, Bobby Dean Tucker of Timbo, niece, Angie Mainhart (Keith) of Russellville; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Damascus
Assembly of God in Russellville. Rev Robert Heflin will officiate. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be at from 5-7pm, on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Damascus Assembly of God, PO Box 9006, Russellville, AR 72811.