Obituary of Violet Tucker

Violet M. Tucker, 62, of 35109 State Highway 408 Townville, died Friday evening August 3, 2012 at Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing in Erie following an extended illness. Violet was born on Aug. 7, 1948 at West Hickory, PA, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mae Wilson Tucker. Violet had attended the Titusville schools. She had been last employed at Homer Wood Products in Titusville. She enjoyed watching wrestling on TV; playing bingo; doing puzzle books; going to the casino; and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her companion of 42 years, Kenneth E. Smith of Townville; the following children; Tabitha Tucker of Oil City, Bobbie J. Mott and husband Willard Jr., and Kenneth “Jake” Tucker and his wife Jill, all of Townville, Margaret “Penny” Tucker and companion Scott Price of Guys Mills, and Billie Jo Slaga and husband Jeff of Meadville; 9 grandchildren; a great granddaughter; two brothers, Carl Tucker and wife Dorothy, and Elmer Tucker; two sisters, Inez Tucker and Abbie Long; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond, Merle, Tom and Danny Tucker; and a sister, Nancy Moore. No public calling hours will be observed. Private services will be conducted for the family at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home. FLOWERS