Dear Bert and Family,
I just returned from vacation and learned of the sad news about Mary Ann. I'm sorry I wasn't here to attend her service and to make the rest of our outfit know. With deepest sympathy,

Mary Ann always had a smile for everyone. She will be greatly missed by all.

Eternal rest grant unto Mary Ann, O Lord & let perpetual light shine upon her.  May she rest in Peace.  Amen

Dear Bert and family.
We are so shocked and sorry to hear of MaryAnn passing.    I think back to my student teaching in Rockledge in 1966-1967, and I think of MaryAnn ... one of my students.    Then she became related via you, Bert.  We send our deepest sympathy and love.... Glenda  (Platt) and Lad D'Angelo

Bert & Family:
So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Maxine Alderman Phillips (Maci)

We're terribly sorry to hear of Mary Ann's passing. The Tucker's are in our thoughts and prayers.
Walter, David and Dawn Jackson

We are in still in shock over the sudden passing of Mary Ann.  She was always so friendly and welcoming and made you feel like you had known her for years, even after you first met her.

Our condolences to Bert and the family.  We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Bert and family, there really aren't words that can make it easier for the family in this time of disbelief and mourning.I hope it helps a little just knowing that so many people are thinking of you and sharing a small portion of the pain you feel.Mary Ann was a first class lady and person, I never heard a cross word that she uttered. Our faith teaches us that she is in a better place and already  making a difference there.

Scott and Marsha Lambert, Melrose FL

To the family of Mrs. Mary Ann,  May God give you all strenth during this difficult time so sorry for your loss she was loved by many of us and will be deeply missed!!

Bert and Mary Ann, always two of the nicest, funniest, wonderful people I was lucky enough to be friends with back when we were young and crazy.  

Bert I send you and your family my most sincere and heartfelt condolences.  I always think of you and MA with the greatest fondness.

I was truly  blessed to have Mary Ann as a friend!   Her smile, her love and laughter were contagious to everyone around her.  What a gift to have been touched by her!  Peace to you, Bert, Amy, Mandy, and your families.

I am very sad to hear of this tragic event in the life of Bert Tucker, whom I remember so fondly from high school. Having lost my mother, I know this is the kind of heartache that you can feel down to your bones. Sending condolences and strength to all the family.

Monty & I are so sorry for your loss, Bert.  Mary Ann was a ray of sunshine and she touched many lives.  She will be missed!  You and your family are in our prayers.

Oh Bert, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss.
Mary Ann was my "partner in crime" in high school.  She lived across the street from me on Pineda St in Cocoa.  My parents went to bed early and slept soundly, so I knocked on Mary Ann's window and she helped me push my parent's car out of the carport.  We then took a joy ride all the way to McDonald's (about 1 mile away) and giggled all the way through our 32 cent hamburger.  Oh how she made me laugh.  These were days I treasured (yes, we had so much fun we tried it again....and again).  
I cannot imagine how difficult this time is for you and your family.  Please know Mary Ann left putting laughter and fun in the lives of those she touched.  I feel lucky to have been one and will carry her love of life in my heart forever.
Linda "Bollinger" Hollinshead

I am so sorry for your loss and what you are going through. Mary Ann was such a beautiful soul and so loved by so many.  I will never forget her spirit, laughter and grace.  Bert, you and your family are in my prayers and Mary Ann's memory will always be in all our hearts. Elizabeth (Liz Jay) Still

Dear Bert,  I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful Mary Ann.  May God bless you and your family.

Our hearts are broken. Prayers and  hugs for the family and friends of Mary Ann. I absolutely adore this lady. She had a smile that lights up a room. She was caring, thoughtful and genuine. She will be missed greatly by everyone.

Sending deepest sympathy to your family. 
To remember Mary Ann is to remember her smile, big ones that brighten the day to anyone fortunate enough to be in the room with her. 
It was clear how much her family meant to her and how she loved her children.
I didn't know her well during these last few years, but I knew her in her earlier  years. I hope Mary Ann's children and grandchildren know how loved she was when she was young, way back when.. as well and now.

I can hear her giggle just looking at her photo. 
I remember running into her just after she married Bert. Her feet  off the ground trying to explain how much she loved him and how good he was. She was the happiest I'd ever known her.  Years later I ran into her again and her excitement was even higher talking about her first born and how she couldn't believe it was possible to love as much as she did. She was always so high on life. It always was uplifting to see Mary Ann and absorb the excitement she had for life. 
It is a sad day to say good-bye to a spirit as inspiring as Mary Ann. She always made things better than they were before she was there. 

We were all so lucky to have had her touch our lives.

Although it has been a long time since we have been in touch, I would like to say how sorry I am to hear of Mary Ann's passing. Prayers to you,Bert, and all the family...

Bert and family, we were saddened to hear of Mary Ann's passing. We are assured that she is now resting in the arms of our Lord. Our love surrounds you and the girls. MaryAnn was the center of your lives and we are so sorry for your loss. With Love, Don and Debbie

With deepest sympathy. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Peggy, Ed, Amanda and Mark Sebetka

Our hearts are troubled with the untimely passing of this wonderful soul that was Mary Ann Best Tucker.  There are no words to adequately express the sorrow that we feel for each of you; Bert, Amy, Mandy, 5 beautiful grandchildren and all the realtives of the Tucker/Best families.  I have so many memories of happy times spent in years gone by with so many members of the wonderful Tucker Family. I found Mary Ann to be a woman of strong values, knowing the importance of family, faith, hard work, kindness, tolerance, generosity, forgiveness and love. She was a strong woman, stubborn, gentle but direct and had an amazing sense of humor. Her smile was dazzling and her heart was sweet.  I will treasure all the wonderful memories of my times spent with her. God has blessed you with each other and I pray that your memories of her will warm your hearts and comfort you all during this most difficult of times. Our loving thoughts and prayers will be with you.       Judy & Bob Turner

She was loved by all that crossed her path.  I am so happy to say that I had the privledge of her friendship.  I can't tell you how very sorry I am for this great loss.  Thinking of you and will see you all Friday  Kris

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. We will always remember her beautiful smile and how proud she was of her precious family. Much love to all,  Ralph and Dinah Oliver

I never saw Mary Ann without a smile. She was such a positive person. She will be missed greatly.

Beth Davis

Such a sweet person,my deepest sympathy to Bert,and family. God's Peace and Comfort be with each of you. Lu Anne Burgin Bettencourt

Mary Ann had a wonderful smile and a personality that you couldn't beat. She always made you feel welcomed and special. My prayers to Bert, Amy and Mandy and all her family. She was a very special lady and will always be remembered for her kindness.

What can I say about losing such a Godly loving, fun loving, perfect mom and wife and friend, Mary Ann? I have and keep in my heart such fun memories of our school days and summers. No one could tell a better story with a sparkle in her eye and smilin the whole way through. I was so blessed to be with Mary this past summer if only for an afternoon. Knowing that Mary Ann will not be on this earth is so sad. She would put a smile on everyone's face she came in contact with. My heart goes out to the families and pray for peace for their broken hearts. Cassie (Smith) Wentworth

Bert and family...so sorry to hear of the passing of Mary Ann....My thoughts and prayers are with you all...I hope she's flying on wings of eagles

My heart is broken with the passing of Aunt Mary Ann.. I will always remember her wonderful smile,her laugh her kindness and her beautiful spirit!  She will live on in our hearts forever!  Love and prayers to the whole family.. She is smiling down on each and everyone of you! Love you all..Erin k.Goodson

We are truly sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers. May God bless

Bob & Judy Willeke send their prayers to the entire family.  She will be grately missed

We are so very sorry for the loss of Mary Ann. We love your family so much and will keep you all lifted up in prayer.

My Heart and Prayers go to Bert and all the Family.   Mary Ann was a Great Lady and she will be truly missed!!

Words are not enough to express how sorry I am for your loss. I have prayed to God to provide you the strength and courage you need in order to handle this difficult moment. There will always be only one Mary Ann Tucker, beautiful soul and person.
Rick, Diane and family

So sorry for your Loss.She was a wonderful Lady. She will be missed by many. Prayers for the Family.

This is perfect picture of Mary Ann - always smiling and upbeat.  Have fond memories of growing up in Rockledge near the Best family, Mary Ann being in my brother's classes and her mom being such a caring nurse at the hospital.  My condolences to the Tucker and Best Families.  Jan Weinberg Boren

Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family.  There is only one Mary Ann and she will surely be missed by all.  Our hearts are broken, but God has other plans for her.

OBITUARY

Mary Ann Tucker

January 15, 1949 – December 5, 2015

Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home

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