Lois Mae Tucker

Lois Mae Ruckman Tucker, age 84, of Statesville, NC, formerly of Hartville, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Lois is rejoicing in Heaven with her beloved husband, Ed.

Born in Akron, Ohio, August 18, 1937, to Claude E. Ruckman and Mary Carson Ruckman, she graduated from Akron Central High School after marrying Ed at age 16.

Lois was a sweet saint who adapted to whatever life held; losing her father at age 11, she helped raise her three siblings. She followed Ed in his many professions and life adventures, always his loving support. She was a gifted encourager, making calls, sending cards, books and music to family, friends and strangers she met.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ed, on January 3, 2019; brothers, David Ruckman, Richard Ruckman and sister, Patricia Murdock.

Left to cherish her memory are sons, Kevin (Kim) Tucker, Dave (Cindy) Tucker, daughters, Sherry Howell and Shelley Rice; grandchildren, Katy Tucker, Luke (Brianna) Tucker, Joanna (Aaron) Tucker Mounts, Josh (Hanna Rice, Jenna (Jacob) Wilson, Nate Rice, Even and Andrew Conley; great-grandchildren, Isabella Tucker, Nolan Rice, Peyton, Paige and Conner Mounts and soon to be born Oliver Finn; sister-in-law Janet Ruckman, many nieces, nephews and special friends. A special thank you to her loving caregivers, Debbie and Angie.

There are no current plans for a service. If so led, please donate in her memory to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, One Music Circle S, Suite, 230, Nashville, TN 37203.

Words of comfort may be left at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Tucker family.