Photo courtesy of E.S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
Jul 12, 1927 – Jan 12, 2026
Lela Mae Bassett Tucker was born on July 12, 1927, in Chetopa, Kansas, to Ada May Bray and Edgar Bassett, Sr.
After graduating high school, she moved to Kansas City, where she lived with her parents and her beloved maternal grandmother. From an early age, Lela...
Read MoreThank you Grandma Tucker for always treating me like family and for all wonderful dinners and games at your home. Your kindness and loving spirit live on in the beautiful family you and Grandpa Tucker created. Safe travels on your next journey. All our love, Joe and Maggie
Joseph and Maggie Carroll
January 21, 2026 | Denver, CO | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Claire Thornton Poke
January 20, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | Coworker
Aunt Lela you were my very favorite aunt. I will always love you and miss you even more. Sincerely, your niece, Theresa Ann
Theresa Bassett-McConnell
January 17, 2026 | East Palo Alto, CA | Family
My sincerest condolences to Ms. Tucker family. She was a great lady and will be missed. Praying for God to give us all peace and strength to continue on and remember the lessons learned from her life well lived ❤
Ruby Burkhalter
January 17, 2026 | Independence, MO | Friend
Condolences to Ms. Donna Neal and family for your loss. Ms. Lela was a beautiful person, inside and out. She and your Dad were the kindest persons I have ever met. She will always be with you. She has an amazing legacy. May she Rest In Paradise.
LaVerne Wright
January 17, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | Friend
