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Nancy Tucker Obituary
Age 75, of Wilmington, DE, died on May 20, 2011, after a long illness.
Born in Philadelphia, raised in Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania, she resided in Wilmington for 55 years. Nancy devoted her life to the care of her family and cooking for others, especially meatballs. Her favorite things were vacationing at the beach and visiting with grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle W. Tucker, who died in January 1989. She is survived by her four children, R. Martin and his wife Evelyn, Jeffrey D. and his wife Janet, Laura E. Tucker and her fiancé Shawn Carroll, and James K. Tucker; seven grandchildren, John McElrone, Jr., Jill Fox and husband Matthew, Ian Simpson and his wife Liz, Kylene Tucker and her fiancé Justin Woods, Jeremy and Jackie Tucker, and Matthew Carroll; three great -grandchildren; and Pepper.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Elsmere on Thursday, May 26, at 11 am. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10-11 am, on Thursday morning. Interment in Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square, PA.
KRIENEN-GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME
www.Delawarefuneral.com
302-994-9614
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Rev Protodeacon George Haloulakos
May 18, 2022
Sending Love and Remembrance in tribute to a longtime family friend whose kindness and goodness makes for blessed memories.
Love and Blessings,
Rev Protodeacon George & Sharon Haloulakos
Rev Protodeacon George Haloulakos
May 18, 2021
In the cathedral of our hearts, a candle burns brightly in blessed memory of your friendship and kindness you showed for so many wonderful years.
Love and Blessings,
Rev Protodeacon George & Sharon Haloulakos
Rev. Protodeacon & Mrs. George Haloulakos
May 26, 2011
" O Christ, give rest to the souls of Thy servants with the saints, where there is no sickness, sorrow or sighing, but everlasting life."
-- Prayer for the Departed, from The Eastern Orthodox Church
Love,
Rev. Protodeacon George & Sharon Haloulakos
Wendy Krupa
May 24, 2011
To the entire Tucker family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Nancy was always so nice, & I will always remember her enjoying herself at all the holidays & family parties. You have my deepest sympathy.
Wendy Krupa
Ruth Cope
May 24, 2011
Marty,Evelyn,Jeremy, Jackie and the Tucker family, We pray that you are comforted by your faith and find peace in the love that Nancy had for all of you. With sympathy and love, Aunt Ruth Ann and Uncle Rick Cope
May 24, 2011
LAURA I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I KNOW HOW CLOSE YOU ARE WITH YOUR MOM TAKE CARE JANIS MCMINN
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