Nellie Ruth Tucker, 69, of Chattanooga passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. She lived in East Brainerd for 30 years and attended East Brainerd Church of God and Gateway Baptist Church in Ringgold, GA. Nellie loved the Lord, her churches, family and friends. She was a kind giving person, always helping others. Nellie was a member of the American Legion in East Ridge and also a member of the Gold Star Wives.
She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer S. Tucker Jr., her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Nellie is survived by 2 sons, 2 grandchildren, 1 sister, several nieces and nephews, and her special friend Rex Rogers whom has been by her side through her entire illness.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 pm, Monday, February 4, 2019 in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jim Brown and the Rev. Donnie Sutton officiating. Interment will follow the services at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 12:30 pm Monday at the funeral home.
Please share your memories of Nellie with the family at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 8214 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.