Frances Tucker

Frances “Sissy” Youman Nash Tucker was welcomed to this world on January 18, 1936 by her loving parents David and Dorothy Nash in Garland, Arkansas. She passed away at home on April 19, 2014 after a lengthy illness.

Family and friends are invited to a Rosary at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors from 12:30- 1:00 pm. on Wednesday, April 23. Visitation hours will be from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. with Graveside Service follow at 3:30 pm at Oak Grove Cemetery officiated by Monsignor Young.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years, Frank S. Tucker Sr.; two sisters, Lura McGowen and Judy Nash; and brother-in-law, E.O. McGowen.

She is survived by her son, Frankie Tucker of Nacogdoches, Texas; daughters, Rosine Watson of Louisiana, Amy Hale and husband Brent of Nacogdoches, Dottie Shivers and husband James of Georgetown, Tx; sisters, Jean White and husband Jim of Kilgore, Tx; Shelly Turner and husband Jerry of Yantis, Ona, Tx, Jo Nash of Dallas; brother, John Nash and wife Jonetta of Jasper, Tx; sister-in-law, Susie Beall and husband John of Norman, Oklahoma. She is survived by 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

She cherished her family. Sissy had a very sweet nature and witty sense of humor. She was an avid reader and passed on her love of books to her grandchildren by spending countless hours reading to them.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregivers, Nadia Sifuentes and Diana Sifuentes. Their loving companionship allowed Sissy to remain at home on the farm she loved. A special thanks to Accolade Hospice for the excellent care and support provided to her.