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Effie Tucker Obituary
Effie Beatrice (Cooley) Tucker, 99, of the Clifty community, passed away May 6, 2009, at Wharton Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill. A graveside service was held at Thomas Springs Cemetery on May 9.
Mrs. Tucker was born June 3, 1909, in White County, the daughters of Oscar E. Cooley Sr. and Lorinda (Enoch) Cooley.She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Clemons of Memphis, Barbara Bryant of Dyer, IN and Vickie Chamberlain of Crossville; sons, Elbert Tucker of Elyria, FL, Mark Tucker and Rodney Tucker of Crossville and Simon Tucker of Sarasota, FL; granddaughters, Jackie McGowen of Hobe Sound, FL, and Debra Nolan of Crossville; 25 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Clinton Tucker; daughter, Loyce Tucker; son, Maurice Tucker; sisters, Grace Lowery, Kate Moore, Lena Whorley, Mae Rice and Irene Schrist; and brothers, Jessie Cooley and Oscar Cooley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. (www.bilbreyfh.com) was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ann Bovard
June 3, 2009
Dear Family, I had the pleasure and priviledge of meeting " Aunt Effie" through a dear friend of mine, Carol Jean Ray, another friend..Gay and I were fortunate enough to spend a few weeks with this Grand Lady. We were made to feel as if we were family. I remember warm hugs, beautiful smiles and especially home made breakfasts that were fit for royality and those BISCUITS can't be matched, even today! We all seem to compare every Biscuit we have in restaurants with Aunt Effie's and are always dissappointed. This fabulous woman will be sorely missed..but the warm and sweet memories will continue to be in the hearts of all that Aunt Effie touched. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Remember she will be watching over you from above. With love, Ann Bovard
Greer Jensen
May 21, 2009
Dear Aunt Effie,
What a remarkable lady; having met her, staying in her home for 2 weeks, I grew to love this woman who embodied all that Christ asks us to be.
Aunt Effie cooked the most marvelous breakfast, told wonderful stories, and loved her Lord. Over the years Carol Jean has given me updates on this dear lady. I am saddened at her going home to the Lord; yet rejoice for there is another angel in heaven. This is truly a life to be celebrated!
I love you Aunt Effie,
Greer Gay Jensen (Gregory)
Edward Owensby
May 17, 2009
Dear family. I share the sorrow and loss I know you are feeling. Your Mom was one of my favorite people. The summer vacations we spent at Aunt Effie's were always the highlight of the year. I'm so glad we were able to visit her several times since we moved to Tn. She is with the Savior she Loved. Love Edward & Marlene
Johnny Clemons
May 14, 2009
Mom Tucker was a wonderful person, a teriffic Grandmother and most importantly, a Christian. Because of that last part, I look forward to seeing her again in heaven for I too am a Christian.
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Carol Jean Ray
May 14, 2009
My dear sweet Aunt Effie...This Lady was the most amazing person I've ever had the privilege of knowing and loving. I'm 64 years old and can't remember a time that Aunt Effie wasn't a part of. She had what we would consider now a difficult life. Very few amenities all those years ago, yet she raised and cared for nine beautiful, awesome children. She,along with Uncle Clint, kept her kids warm and clean and fed and loved for all these many years...too many for some to even appreciate. She was witty, fun to be with..the best cook in the world..she loved and cherished the Lord and gave thanks everyday for everything. I was just saying to Barbara, her daughter, she was not an ordinary Lady, She was an extraordinary Lady. She was my favorite Aunt, forever. Love you so much, Aunt Effie
Vikki Marshall
May 14, 2009
My Grandmother was an amazing woman. A lifetime of memories are still not enough at times like these. I hear her laughter, her singing and even smell her cooking. I feel her when I see a beautiful flower or a tree that is in bloom. Never gone and never ever forgotten. I love you Gram
Judy Graham Swallows
May 14, 2009
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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