Edna M. Tucker

Mrs. Edna Mae Tucker, 88, of 25411 Baugh Road, Carson, Va., peacefully transitioned early Saturday morning, Nov. 20, 2010, at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center after a period of declining health. She was born July 24, 1922, in Carson, Va., to the late John Henry Tucker and the late Queen Pegram Tucker. At an early age she confessed Christ as her personal Saviour and became a member of the Little Zion Baptist Church, Carson. There she was a member of the Missionary Ministry and a former member of the Usher Board. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Queen Elizabeth Chapter No. 191, and the Dinwiddie Food Bank.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, John S. Tucker, Bernie Tucker Williams, Curtis Tucker, Horace Tucker, and Wilburt Tucker. On March 17, 2005, her husband of 57 years preceded her in death, the late Mr. Wade Hampton Tucker.

She possessed a genuine love for family and enjoyed being around those whom she loved. Her humorous character and special personality will be forever remembered by

those whom lives she touched.

She leaves to cherish a legacy of precious memories, her devoted children, Marva Wyche and Romel Tucker (Alma), all of Carson; three grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, Derek Tucker and Aliza Wyche, both of Carson, and Randall Tucker of New York, N.Y.; a brother, Spencer Dickens (Juanita) of Dinwiddie; three sisters-in-law, Doris Tucker and Bernice Tucker, both of Carson, and Lucille Tucker of Bronx, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, William Tucker of Stony Creek; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,

other relatives and friends.

The family would like to acknowledge the caring staff of the Colonial Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center, the staff of Odyssey Hospice Care, Dr. Shandilya and Dr. Chirumamilla.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday Nov. 24, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Little Zion Baptist Church, Carson, with the pastor, the Rev. D. Tyrone Brandon Sr., officiating. Internment will commence at the Southlawn Memorial Park. Public viewing will be today Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. All family members are asked to assemble the morning of the service at 10:15 a.m. at the residence of her daughter, Marva Wyche, 24511 Fox Branch Road, Carson. The family may be reached at (804) 469-7794(Romel) and (804) 469-3845 (Marva).

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore St., Petersburg. (804) 863-4411.