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LUANN TUCKER Obituary
LuAnn B. Tucker
July 21, 1958 - April 17, 2020
LuAnn Bayless Tucker passed away on April 17, 2020 at the age of 61 after a courageous eight year battle with cancer. She was born on July 21, 1957 to John Bayless and Levita Anderson and grew up in Oklahoma City, graduating from Northwest Classen High School. She went on to study Education at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Central Oklahoma and achieve her Master's Degree in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Her devotion to her family began in 1993 with her marriage to Mike Tucker. Together they have two children, Lane Tucker (23) and Grace Tucker (22).
She expressed her passion for serving others through a long teaching career in both the Mid Del and Edmond Public School Districts. As the Edmond Santa Fe High School's Special Education Department Head from the school's opening in 1993 until her retirement in 2015, she engineered miracles on a weekly basis and positively impacted numerous students' lives.
In addition to being a respected teacher, LuAnn was a treasured wife, mother and friend. She is survived by her husband, Mike Tucker, her children, Grace Tucker of Norman and Lane Tucker of Oklahoma City, her brothers Rick Bayless and Skip Bayless and countless friends. She is preceded in death by her father John Bayless, her mother Levita Anderson and her step-father "Andy" Anderson.
LuAnn defined determination, as shown through her tireless fight with cancer and unwavering commitment to her students. Her energetic character, and empathetic heart were contagious and touched all who knew her. She loved laughing with her friends, sharing her cooking talent with others, rescuing animals and cheering on her kids. She will be greatly missed.
We will properly honor LuAnn with a celebration of life in the coming summer months. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Kesem at https://donate.kesem.org/team/251229. To share a memory or condolences, visit https://www.robertsandsonfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for LUANN TUCKER
May 19, 2020
Mrs.Tucker was a wonderful educator and mentor. I will forever remember her guidance and advice on my preparation for college. she was loved by so many students at Edmond Santa Fe High School.
Amanda
SFHS Class of 2000
Jim
April 22, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kim Shotwell
April 20, 2020
I did my student teaching with LuAnn. She was a gem, and so patient! She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Staci Curry
April 20, 2020
I want to send my love and sympathy to the Mike, Lane, and Gracie. LuAnn and I raised our daughters together, coordinating their April birthdays, and had a connection through our jobs of educating students with special education. LuAnn was always the nicest and always had a cheerful heart. She was a fighter! God bless the Tucker family.
Barb Hinckley
April 19, 2020
Im so very saddened to hear about Lu. Lu and I knew each other since 2002 when she guided me in my first high school sped position. She taught me so much and gave me advice that I use to this day. Ill never forget her goodness to her friends, students, and anyone she knew. Prayers for Mike, Gracie, and Lane. God bless you all.
Sean
April 19, 2020
First met her at Summit middle school, she was an awesome teacher.
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