Velda Tucker, 91, of Russell Springs, KY, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was born on October 5, 1933 to the late George and Emma “Gladys” White.
Velda was a devout Christian woman with unwavering faith. Before moving to Russell Springs, KY in 1971, she worked at U.S. Printing Card in Norwood, Ohio. She had a lifelong dream of becoming a nurse, a dream she fulfilled at the age of 40. Velda's memory will forever be cherished by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, C.V. Tucker, and her siblings: James “Tommy” White, Opal Dotson, Charles Ray White, Paul White, Carolyn Blevins, Rosa Logan, and David White.
SURVIVORS:
2 children: Joan Tucker Rogers and Steven Tucker
1 granddaughter: Torrey Pajares & husband Elio
3 great-granddaughters: Julia, Valentina and Adalise
1 sister & brother-in-law: Kay Fugate & John
Many nieces & nephews
Funeral Service: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:30pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Donald Wilson officiating
Burial: Pine Grove Separate Baptist Church in Eli
Visitation: After 11:30amCT on Sunday at the funeral home
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pine Grove Separate Baptist Church in Eli.
Pallbearers: Barry Grider, Danny Dotson, David Dotson, Phillip White, Anthony White, Rick Harris, Jerry Casey, and John Fugate
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
