Joyce E. Tucker's Obituary
Joyce E. Tucker, 73, of Decatur, died on Sat, Dec. 9, 2006, in Aspen Ridge Care Centre.
Graveside services will be 2:30 pm Wed, Dec. 13, 2006, at Hall Cemetery, Blue Mound. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 pm in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Memorials donations may be given to the family.
Joyce was born on May 21, 1933 in Decatur, the daughter of Paul and Lydia Horton Kalins. She had worked as a cashier at Tolley's Market and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Joyce married Ervin "Doc" Tucker on Nov. 25, 1950, in Decatur and he preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 2002.
Surviving are her sons: Michael Kelly Tucker of Ohio and Gary Tracy Tucker of Missouri; daughters: Joni Dean Eddy of Ramsey and Terri Jo Frank Gollahon of Decatur; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; brother, Jack Edna Kalins of Indiana and sister, Joann Jones of Colorado.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother.
The family of Joyce E. Tucker is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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