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RUCKER, LaTonia Reverend LaTonia R. Rucker, age 51, the mother of Ms. Auriel Rucker and Ms. Aurianna Rucker, grandmother of Master Kaden Rucker, daughter of the late Mrs. Ocie "Ann" Rucker and Senior Pastor Raleigh Rucker, the sister of Pastor and Mrs. Tremayne Rucker (Sarah), Ms. LaTasha Rucker Wiggins, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rucker (Sherlyn), Mr. Raleigh Rucker, Mr. and Mrs. DeMingo Rucker (Sharonda), Mr. DeNardus Rucker, Mr. DeMarius Patrick, and Mr. Joshua Rucker, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 3, 2020. Rucker, Rucker, & Shelton Funeral Directors, LLC. 404-288-7015.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apr. 5, 2020.

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Tasha Rucker

February 17, 2024

Sitting here reminiscing over my life with my only sister, I so miss her humor, her knowledge, couldn't no one send up timber (prayers) like her, and her love....I so miss and love you Sissy...
Tasha

Mother Peggy Weaver

April 2, 2021

Miss you! Rest In Peace!

Valerie Foster-Mcdowell

March 30, 2021

Miss u so much baby girl

April 20, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Bishop Ricky & Elaine Lawrence

April 15, 2020

May God grant you eternal peace and rest.

Our deepest sympathy

April 11, 2020

May God's grace be with the Rucker family in the loss of Minister Latonia Rucker. Always a warm smile, if you asked her, be prepared for her to be honest and truthful. A special prayer for peace to her father, Rev. Raleigh Rucker, Sr.

Barbara J. Mobley

Peggy Weaver

April 11, 2020

I will always remember Tonia for her beautiful smile and voice! My sincere sympathy to my Sr Pastor, Pastor, Tasha, the Children, and the entire Rucker Family and the Mt Patmos Church Family!

April 10, 2020

•I'm sorry for your loss. May God ease this painful period for you. Stay strong..
•Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mother, Sister, and Daughter..
•May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult period; please accept my sincere condolences..
•My heart goes out to the Rucker family on the passing of Rev. LaTonia Rucker, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers..
•I'm sorry for your loss, with time and courage you will sail through these rough waters..

Love Bonnie Gay & Family

Sharon Johnson

April 10, 2020

My condolences to the Rucker Family. Latonia was truly an inspiration and will never be forgotten.

April 10, 2020

Tonia you will be missed. You will forever be my miss..enjoyed all the crazy times we had gathering at Connie house... and the times you came down to south georgia. My family will keep those girls Auriel and Aurianna in our hearts. With deepest and sincere condolences to your family and friends.

Tony Turner Sr & Family

Pastor Durwin Paul

April 10, 2020

You will be missed. Rest in Heaven my friend.
Continued prayers to the family, and my Mount Patmos family.

JaRee Clements

April 10, 2020

My deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Min. LaTonia Rucker. May God continue to strengthen you as you grieve through this process.

Giget Veal

April 10, 2020

Giget Veal and Family

Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Robert (Eloise) Leverett

April 9, 2020

Praying that you take comfort in the sweet memories of a beautiful life. With Deepest Sympathy,

Vanessa Gilbert

April 9, 2020

My condolences to the Rucker Family
Sorry for your loss

April 9, 2020

I am so sorry for our lost. words can't express how I feel at this time of the lost of Latonia such a beautiful spirit. Sending condolences and prayers to our Rucker family. You are not alone.
The Hill and Downing family. Tasha love you much! Your cousin, Mattie Hill-Downing

JoAnn Williams-West

April 8, 2020

I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family. Cherish the wonderful memories of all the fun times! Aurianna and Auriel, your former CGHS principal is praying for you. "Nobody said it would be easy!" ❤❤ Breathe!!

Lanardo Lenon

April 8, 2020

My condolences to the Rucker family..rest well beloved...my heart belongs to you..

JoAnn Williams-West

April 8, 2020

I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family. Cherish the wonderful memories of all the fun times! Aurianna and Auriel, your former CGHS principal is praying for you. "Nobody said it would be easy!" ❤❤ Breathe!!

Tee Johnson

April 8, 2020

She had such a beautiful personality omg doing the time we met her was such a sad occasion but she made everything better with her smile and the funny things she was saying to lighten the moment. I am praying for the family, may God keep y'all in his loving arms, praying for strength, love, support for the family.

Theresa Rowland

April 7, 2020

To my cousins, The entire Rucker family." The Rowland family send our condolences. Tonia will be missed. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Wilder

April 7, 2020

My condolences to the Rucker immediate and extended family and friends. Capt Michael Wilder

Tina Jordan

April 7, 2020

Sending my condolences to the entire Rucker Family.

Alison Green

April 7, 2020

My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Rucker family. May God give you strength during this very difficult time. Be encouraged and be blessed.

Albert Chatman & Family

April 7, 2020

To the entire Rucker Family our family send our condolences. Our family thought she was a sweet, professional, and humble person. My father has known the Rucker family for years and all are deeply saddened.

April 7, 2020

My condolences to the entire Rucker family... From:Scarlette Jackson
Haskell rivers

Pauline Holder

April 7, 2020

Reverend Raleigh Rucker and the Rucker Family, I am so sorry for your loss of beautiful LaTonia. My prayers are with you all. Rest in sweet heavenly peace Queen .

Stacey Standifer

April 6, 2020

To the Rucker Family sorry about your loss. May GOD bless you all. With much love.

WILLIE TAYLOR

April 6, 2020

we are so sorry for your loss we pray thatgod keeps this family in the palm of his hand at this time god bless and keep you is our prayer

Antoinette McDowell

April 6, 2020

Rest in peace and may God continue to be with this family....She was a loving soul and she was very blunt if she had any issue or problem with you....u will be well missed...

April 6, 2020

IAM SO SOORY I WILL MISS TONIA GOD CALL TONIA HOME WE ALL WILL MISS HER MAY GOD BE WHEN FAMIL

althea smith

April 6, 2020

Condolences for your family's loss. May yo be comforted in this time. RIP

Mo

April 5, 2020

I am deeply saddened by this unfortunate news. I didn't know Ms. LaTonia for a very long time, but in the time that we were aquatinted. I knew her to bea very kind, humorous, warm, straightforward person. She always kept a smile on her face and always made you feel welcomed. I will miss you Ms. Tonia. May God give you the peace that we are all praying for. R.I.P.

Allene dye

April 5, 2020

When my sister Geraldine dye past Latonia was a pillar of strength and hope in our time of grievance. So sorry that she has passed. Prayers for Ruckers from The Dye family...

April 5, 2020

To the Rucker family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God gather each of you up and give you his continuous strength and love.
Nedra Riggins Lawshea

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