Erma Tucker

Erma Rhea Tucker, 92, of Eolia, Missouri passed away in her home on September 5,2012. She was born October 4, 1919 in Louisiana, Missouri, the daughter of Price R. and Margaret E. (Smith) Hughart. Erma was born the second of seven daughters and, as there were no boys in the family, she worked hard helping her father on the farm, doing work normally reserved for men. She attended Grassy Creek Elementary School and graduated from Louisiana High School in 1936. After graduation Erma worked at Spanos Bakery in Louisiana. This was likely a good fit for her, because she has always been known as a talented baker. Erma was united in marriage to Earl C. Tucker in 1941. While Earl served in the Army during World War II, Erma and their first son made their home in Eolia. Earl and Erma went on to have three more children, and Erma stayed busy in her role as a homemaker until she entered the workforce in 1969. Erma was employed by Clopton School District from 1969-1994. She worked as the food service manager and took great pride in her work, well loved by students and faculty alike. Everyone looked forward to her legendary homemade cinnamon rolls. Erma was a wonderful cook and loved seeing others enjoy the food she prepared. Erma was a member of the Aeolian Federated Club of America, a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4539 Auxiliary, member of American Legion Unit 349, and the Eolia United Methodist Church. She was an accomplished seamstress, having sewn clothes for herself, her children and her grandchildren. She also enjoyed needlework, quilting, gardening and sports of all kinds, particularly college sports. In later years, she enjoyed several trips to Texas to spend time with her sisters and their families. Mrs. Tucker is survived by three children: Donald W. (Mary Lou) Tucker of Eolia, Nancy Jane Travis of Columbia, and David Glen (Tina) Tucker of Eolia; eight grandchildren: Hally (Tim) Franz of Troy, Ellen (Jarrod) Richards of Troy, Tamara (Tom) Miller of Columbia, Tara (Scott) Humphreys of Bastrop, TX, Courtney Travis of Columbia, Caleb Tucker, Ethan Tucker, and Kristen Tucker, all of Eolia; five greatgrandchilden: Ivan and Rosaline Franz of Troy, Claudia and Elijah Richards of Troy, and Colette Miller of Columbia. She is also survived by three sisters: Betty Anderson of Fort Worth, TX, Dortha (G.D.) Cockerham of Arlington, TX, and Joann Marsh of Louisiana, along with many nieces and nephews. Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Earl C. Tucker, in December 1985, a grandson, Coleman Matthew Tucker, in December 1990 and one son, Earl Ray Tucker, in March 2003. She was also preceded in death by three sisters: Margaret Patrick, Mary Margery (Nonnie) Magruder, and Ruth Swenson. Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 9,2012 at the Eolia United Methodist Church with visitation preceeded at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be held immediately following the service at Auburn Cemetary. Officiating the service will be Dr. Michael Gillen. Memorials may be made to Clopton Music Boosters, P.O. Box 222, Eolia, Missouri 63344, Eolia Khoury League, P.O. Box 151, Eolia, Missouri 63344, or Eolia United Methodist Church, 221 North Main, Eolia, Missouri 63344. Online condolences may be made to www.collierfuneral.com.

Erma Tucker

October 4, 1919 - September 5, 2012