Nadine Helen Rucker

COLUMBIA A graveside service for Nadine Helen Muns Rucker, 91, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Olympia Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.

Mrs. Rucker died Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Maude Muns. She retired from Seawell’s Restaurant and Catering. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to all. Nadine always put others’ needs ahead of her own. She was an avid fan of Elvis Presley.

Surviving are her children, Richard Robert Rucker Jr. (Linda), Elizabeth Radtke, Michael Wayne Rucker (Jennifer), Sharon Sybil Richburg (Danny); grandchildren, Kelly Sanders (Chris), Ryan Rucker, Robert Wayne Rucker, Justin Moody (Chantley), Ethan Moody, Jessica Rucker (Ryan), Katelin Harrelson (Henry); and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Robert Rucker Sr.; daughter, Linda Darnell Rucker; and grandson, Jeremy Rucker.

The family wishes to thank Heart of Hospice, Dr. James Fields and Dr. Glen Dougherty Jr. for their compassionate care.

Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.