| Obit For | Emma "Emily" F. (Thornton) Tucker |
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| Headline | - |
| Text | Mrs. Emily Thornton Tucker was born October 6, 1855. She departed this life February 3. 1929, at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 28 days.
She was married to Frank Tucker over fifty years ago. To this union was born eleven children, nine of whom survive her. One child died in infancy, another daughter, Mrs. George Haddock, preceded her about five years ago. She was converted early in life and united with the Baptist Church. She lived a consistent Christian life, was a good mother and loved by all who knew her. She was taken to the Muncey School House where an impressive funeral service was held, conducted by Bro. Nan Baker. Six of her grandsons were pallbearers. They were Richard and Paul Tucker, Earnest and Lois Haddock, Norman and Alvis Ball. Mrs. Ada Curry and Miss Lucy Smith were flower girls. A large crowd gathered to pay their last respects to a highly respected citizen. The song service was conducted by the Eagle Rock singing class. Mrs. Dona Cornell was the leader. She leaves to mourn her loss, nine children, 52 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and a host of friends. Her children are C. K. Tucker, Mrs. John Easley, Gravette, Ark., Mrs. Henry Phillips, Story, AR; Mrs. William Farwell, American Falls, ID., Oliver Tucker, Cassville, MO, Mrs. Finis Ball, Frank, Bob and Everett Tucker, Eagle Rock, MO. All were present at the funeral except Mrs. Henry Phillips. Her remains were laid by the side of her husband in the Muncey Cemetery. The bereaved ones have our heart felt sympathy. By Mrs. Dona Cornell |
| Newspaper | Cassville Republican |
| Date | Feb. 7, 1929 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | Newspaper |
| Submitted by | Joy Guentert |
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