Maethorn B. Tucker
December 11, 1922 ~ May 16, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Maethorn Brown "Babe" Tucker, 87, of 90 Alpine Way, died on Sunday, May 16, 2010.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mrs. Tucker was a daughter of the late Wilbur L. and Bertie Duckett Brown. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Wilburn Terrell Brown, Riley Marshall Brown, Orville Dennis "O.D." Brown, James Larry "Joe" Brown, and Jennings Duckett Brown.
Mrs. Tucker was a graduate of Leicester High School. She was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where she served as a Session Elder, a moderator and co-moderator for the Westminster Presbyterian Women. She was also moderator for her circle, Circle #2. She was facilitator of the Creative Ministries for Women and supported the Westminster Presbyterian Church pre-school program. She also took interest the Audubon Society and the Wildlife Society.
She is Survived by her husband of 55 years, Embra A. "Tuck" Tucker, Jr.; three daughters, Sharon Woody Munn and husband Charles, Sr., of Rockingham, Jerri Ann Tucker Mitchell of Mauldin, SC, and Joyce Tucker Neal and husband Frederick "Rick" Neal, Jr., of Asheville; son, Embra A. Tucker, III, of Woodfin; seven grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Mrs. Tucker will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Black Mountain, with Pastor Lynn Webber officiating. Interment will follow in the Veterans Cemetery,
Friends may gather at Groce Funeral Home at 856 Tunnel Road in East Asheville from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 15 Overbrook Place, Asheville, NC 28805.
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Sharon & Charles we want to offer our most deepest sympathy to you all for your loss of your loved one.You are in our thoughts and prayers.Let us know if we can help during this trying time.
our thoghts and prayers are with you a’ll brenda and henry
My deepest sympathy for your loss of such a great loved one. My prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry to here about your loss.My prayers go out to your family.If I can do anything for you please let me know.
Sharon & Charles, Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. May God give you strength and grace as you give up your Mother and peace to know that she is at home with the Lord.We love you & pray for your safe return home.
Sharon & Charles: you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will always remember your mom and dad bringing things in for the preschool and how much they loved the children there. What a comfort you have been to them Joyce.
Sharon:
Wilson & I are thinking of you and your family. We are so sorry abouth your mother. Sounds like she was a very active lady. The loss is terrible but thank God she didn’t suffer.
Sharon:
Wilson & I are thinking of you and your family. We are so sorry abouth your mother. Sounds like she was a very active lady. The loss is terrible but thank God she didn’t suffer.
Jerri, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I can’t imagine what you must be going through. Please remember that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
our deepest sympathy for your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you all. john,leme&hunter
My deepest sympathies to Mr. Tucker and the rest of Mae’s family. She was such a sweetheart and good friend to my mom, Doris Matthews.
Joyce,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a beautiful person. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray, Connie and Kids
Sharon, Please know I share your loss and hurts that go with it. I lost my 94 year old mother, who had was also named Mae last November. A mother’s loss leaves a real void. We are blessed to have had moms that were so active. That is a real gift. God bless you in the coming days.
Love, Frances
Joyce, Mr. Tucker, and family,
I am so sorry about the loss of Mrs. Tucker. She was a lovely lady. What a beautiful, long life she lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of grief and of fond memories. XOXO
Amy and family
Joyce, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and bring you comfort.
Judy
Joyce,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom.
I understand how hard it is to lose your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Terry, Ashley, Erin Johnston
To All the Family,
We send our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all. She was a beautiful woman.
Tania
Joyce,I’m so sorry for your loss and that I was out of town.If I can do anything just let me know thinking of you Love to all Gail
Jerri and Family:
DEATH IS NOT EXTINGUISHING THE LIGHT…IT IS PUTTING OUT THE LAMP BECAUSE DAWN HAS COME..Your mom has come into the presence of the Eternal Light. Y’all know where to find her, at the feet of the Master, and you will catch up with her on down the road. We pray that God send the comforter to walk with each of you as you walk down this road…
Sharon, Austin and I were terribly sorry to hear about your Mother but she certainly sounded as if she lived an active life. Our prayers are with You and Charles at this time. Austin and Nancy White
Sharon, Charles, Kim & Chuck & all
Thinking of you and praying for you
God Bless,
Suzanne & Jerry