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GERTRUDE TUCKER Obituary

Mrs. Gertrude V. Tucker, 82, of Prince George, Va., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at John Randolph Medical Center.

Gertrude was born on March 24, 1931, to her birth mother, Gertrude Allen Schofield.

She was a graduate of Disputanta Training Center and a former member of Harrison Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her adoptive parents, Harry and Gertrude V. Allen, she was predeceased in death by: her husband, Staff Sgt. Walter L. Tucker; daughter, Valerie G. Tucker; sister, Julia "Cheatie" Hite; and brothers, Willie Claiborne "Sugar Sugar" and Glen Schofield.

Left to cherish her precious memories are: sisters, Roslyn Wingate (Ricky) of Virginia and Annie Bowman of Maryland; brother, Reginald Schofield of New York; children, Walter L. Tucker (Joyce) of Maryland, Teresa Tucker, Ronald Tucker (Glenda), Torsten Kenny Tucker (Robin) and Auguston Tucker (Celeste), all of Virginia, Joaquin Tucker of Indiana, Stephen Tucker (Ann) and Christopher Tucker (Zalinda), both of North Carolina; host of nieces, nephews, family, friends and neighbors, to include Brenda Hayes (John), Ginger Honore, Shareena Schofield, Eric Wingate and Marcus Wingate; 35 grandchildren; and 52 great-grandchildren; devoted friends and family, Pearl Johnson, Claudette Johnson, Leicha Blunt, Gregory Stith, Mary Jones and Vanessa Crockett.

Many thanks to the hospital staff, doctors and nurses at John Randolph Medical Center.

The homegoing service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, at the chapel of William N. Bland & Son, Petersburg. The Rev. Robert Barnes will officiate. The interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Prince George.

The family will assemble noon at 1527 Piper Square, Hopewell, on the day of service. Honorary and active pallbearers will assemble 12:30 p.m. at the chapel. The family may be contacted at 804-931-3810 or 804-901-0232.

Funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, 1500 Arlington Road, Hopewell. For more information or to leave a condolence, please visit www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

Published by The Progress-Index from Nov. 15 to Nov. 19, 2013.
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Dorothy Smith / Staten

November 19, 2013

Condolences to the Tucker Family. Ms Gertrude was always nice and kind to me when I lived in Piper Square..She'll be missed

November 19, 2013

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

November 19, 2013

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY DOING THIS SAD TIME. I REMEMBER UNCLE WILLIE TALKING ABOUT COUSIN GERTRUDE OFTEN, REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS.

DENISE COOK

November 19, 2013

The Pettaway Family Send their love and prayers.

Pettaway Pettaway

November 18, 2013

I have known Mrs. Gertrude for many years... It saddens me that a woman of such worth is gone but I know unselfishly she is in a better place where she is no longer having any more suffering nor pain. I can say I have had the pleasure of knowing such a phenomenal woman. Gone but never forgotten. May your soul rest in peace and fly high as the angelic angel you are. Love you forever as you have always loved me.

Vanessa Wilkins-Deshazo

November 15, 2013

Tucker family sorry for your loss. God bless the family

Michelle Wyatt

November 15, 2013

Sorry to hear about your lost she has gone to a better place,even tho we are going to miss that beautiful smile.GOD BLESS

Elizabeth Holmes

November 15, 2013

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