Esther Leora Tucker, 85, of Knifley, KY passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born on July 31, 1937 in Adair County to the late James Lee and Carlie Ethel Lewis Perkins.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Walker.
Mrs. Tucker was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of God and a faithful servant of God. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband: Danny Tucker of Knifley, KY
1 son: Clifton Walker of Knifley, KY
3 daughters: Ann McDonald (Junior) of Campbellsville, KY, Michelle Thompson (Barry) of Knifley, KY, and Tonya Wood (Steven) of Knifley, KY
5 grandchildren: James Walker (Terra Ray), John Walker, Jordan Wood, Jonathan Wood, and Andrea “Andy” Pruyear (Chris)
5 great-grandchildren: Dylan Walker, C. J. Pruyear, Kelsi Walker, Kenli Walker, and McKenna Pruyear
Special daughter-in-law: Sue Tucker of Columbia, KY
Special sister-in-law: Mae Sneed of Knifley, KY
Several nieces & nephews
In addition to her parents and first husband she was preceded in death by a son George Walker and seven siblings Fordis Perkins, Dempsey Perkins, Albert Perkins, Charles Perkins, Joyce Rice, Edna Fair, and Wanda Corbin McAllister.
Funeral Service: 4:30pmCT on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. James Walker, Bro. Doug Roberts, and Bro. Jody Perkins officiating
Burial: Robinson Chapel Cemetery
Visitation: Tuesday after 1:00pm at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Pallbearers: James Walker, John Walker, Jordan Wood, Jonathan Wood, Dyland Walker, and Neal Sneed