Gloria Wright Tucker

Gloria Wright Tucker, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, after a long, full, and happy life. Her daughters will fondly remember her as the Most Fun Mom Ever. She was always singing or humming and could light up a room. She spent her early years in East Tennessee, graduated from Athens High School, and attended the University of Tennessee. In 1944 she moved to Panama City, Florida and, at a USO dance, met William Earle Tucker. They married in December and were together until his death in 1987.

She enjoyed being involved in her daughters’ and grandsons’ lives, and adored her great-grandsons. She taught youth Sunday School, worked in PTA, and was a Girl Scout leader. In 1964 the family moved from Tampa to Temple Terrace where Gloria became actively involved with the Temple Terrace Women’s Club and the Temple Terrace Friendship Club. She served as President of both organizations. She also enjoyed playing bridge in both Temple Terrace and at her home in University Village.

She is survived by her daughters Pamela Suzanne Tucker and Karen Tucker Kuykendall; her son-in-law Terrell James Kuykendall; her grandsons and wives, Jeffrey Kuykendall and Dr. Jane Kilkenny and Drs. Andrew and Lauren Kuykendall; great-grandsons Tucker Wright Kuykendall and Henry Francis Kuykendall, and several nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She will be buried in Hillsboro Memorial Gardens at a family graveside service. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2:00 p.m., at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, 1309 W. Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to End 68 Hours of Hunger, in care of Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, or to a charity of your choice.