Margaret Bowman Rucker
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Morristown, Tennessee, to the late Ernest and Alice Bowman.
Margaret was a graduate of Tennessee State in Nashville, Tennessee. Her degree was in education. She fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming an elementary teacher.
Margaret, known for her warm smile and sweet spirit, touched the hearts of everyone around her. She was a dedicated teacher at Judson S Hill School and Hillcrest School, leaving a lasting impact on her students.
She is survived by her son, Adrian (Teresa), grandson Charles (Dakota), granddaughters Abrianna and Alexis Rucker, as well as her siblings Dorothy McDowell, Ken Rucker and Debra Sue Rucker and special niece Gloria Jackson; brother-in-law Curtis Rucker, sister-in- laws Helen Buis and Lennie Jackson. Margaret
was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rucker, and other family members.
In her free time, Margaret enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and baking. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where she found solace and community.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, April 15, 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm with funeral following at Mt. Olive Baptist Church to honor and remember Margaret's life and legacy. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations can be made to Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Morristown, Tennessee. Special thanks to Jamie Wilson and UT Home Health and Caris HealthCare. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Margaret, please visit our Tree Store.
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