Nellie Tucker, 92, passed away peacefully in her home on October 10, 2021 in the presence of her daughters. Nellie was born on January 9, 1929 in Corning, Arkansas to Harry & Eathel Collins. She was later raised by Arthur & Lydia Blackwood, and resided in Riverbank for more than 70 years.
Nellie was a devout Christian and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She had a passion for interior decorating, loved trips to the ocean, and created many elaborate cakes for her family and friends.
Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Tucker, her parents, her brother Harry Collins Jr. and sister Sarah Neeley. She will be greatly missed by her daughters Nancy Breshears (Ron) and Barbara Hutton, grandson Jeff Breshears (Gabey), granddaughters Jen Breshears, Tasha Hutton and Tammy Hutton, great grandson Travis Breshears, great-great grandson Luke Breshears, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Ave. in Hughson
Memorial donations may be made to Sonora Christian Life Center, P.O. Box 3600, Sonora, 95370.
