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Janet Tucker Obituary

, 77, of Westminster, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Woodholme Gardens. Born November 2, 1948 in Washington, D.C. she was the daughter of the late George John Thomas and Helen Page Fletcher Thomas. She was the loving wife of 56 years to Ronald David Tucker.
Janet grew up in Vienna, Virginia and graduated from James Madison High School in 1966. After moving to Westminster, Janet worked a number of years for The Strouse Corporation, leaving there in her early 50's to go back to college where she attended Mount Saint Mary's University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in elementary education. She then went on to teach for 16 years at Taneytown Elementary School where she then retired. Janet was a big New York Yankees fan and she loved horseback riding, hiking and kayaking.
Besides her loving husband, she is survived by her children Elizabeth Adrianne Hider and son-in-law Jeffery Hider, Bryan David Tucker and daughter-in-law Puja Tucker, sisters Patricia Anne Smith and brother-in-law Conrad Smith and Catherine Adrian Thomas; grandchildren Shaan David Tucker and Dylan Ram Tucker.
She was predeceased by her siblings Stephen Matthew Thomas and Susan Elizabeth Thomas and her brother-in-law Jay Thomas.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Janet's name to Humane Society of Carroll County https://humanesocietycarrollcounty.org/donate/ or Alzheimer's Association https://www.alz.org/

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Deanna Schaeffer

February 5, 2026

She was the sweetest lady! Always smiling. She would lend a hand wherever needed. Was there with a kind listening ear. I´m sure she knows how many lives she touched while she was here. May her beautiful soul rest easy.

Margie Legg

February 4, 2026

I was fortunate enough to have worked with and been in the classroom with Janet. She also had my grandson as a student. She was one of the most caring people that I have ever met. She took care of each child as if they were her own. She encouraged them and made them feel good about themselves. She was a gentle and sincere lady with a positive attitude, who always had a smile for everyone. My sincere condolences to all.

Jill Morgan

February 4, 2026

Janet was such a wonderful coworker! We worked together for a few years at Taneytown ES! She was truly amazing with all the students she helped! I am so sad to hear she has passed. Prayers to the Tucker family.

Sue Billings

February 4, 2026

I am so sorry to hear that Janet has passed away. I so enjoyed working with her at Taneytown Elementary School. She was so wonderful. We even met up a few times for lunch after she retired. My deepest sympathy and prayers to her family and her friends. Sue Billings

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