Martha W. Tucker

Martha Wilkes Tucker passed away on March 2nd, 2022. She was born November 1, 1936 in Headland, Alabama and grew up in Opelika, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her son, Mylan Stephen Tucker, Jr., and her parents, Harry K. Wilkes and Martha Lillian Jones Wilkes. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Mylan Stephen Tucker; brother, Kenneth Wilkes (Earle); children, Stephanie Tucker Guyton, Kenneth Blaine Tucker (Elizabeth) and Kimberly Tucker Stockard; and her grandchildren, whom she whole-heartedly loved, John Randall Guyton, Jr. (Molly), Joshua Blaine Tucker, William Joseph Tucker, Abigail Neville Stockard, Bradley Evans Stockard, Jr., Charlotte Tucker Wambsganss, and Lillian Chloe Stockard. These kids often referred to Martha as "Nanya" or "Nonnie."

She was a graduate of Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) with a degree in Education. She taught for several years before moving to Bessemer, Alabama with her husband. Martha was a member of the Junior League of Bessemer, she loved playing Bridge, but her true passion was the love and focus she showed to her children and family.

Martha's faith was a foundation in her life, and she and Mylan were members of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church for many years. She was spirited, courageous, lively, spunky, and a true joy to anyone who got the chance to meet her. She will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alabama Children's Hospital Foundation ([email protected]).

A celebration of life will be at Dawson Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 2:30 pm; burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the Tucker family.