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Wilella Hanks Tucker

January 1, 1937 - October 2, 2021
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel
Tuesday 10/5, 2:00 pm

Wilella Hanks Tucker was born January 1, 1937, and left to be in Heaven October 2, 2021. She attended Ackerly High School and Howard College. Wilella married E. T. “Sonny” Tucker January 7, 1957 in Lovington, New Mexico. They lived all over Texas until they retired in Vealmoor, Texas. Sonny preceded her in death October 27, 2003.
Wilella was very creative. She loved art and music and especially anything about country living. She was always ready to go fishing! “Nana” loved her kids and grandkids, but especially lit up when the great-grandkids came to visit.
Wilella is survived by two daughters; Kevva Anderson and husband, John, of the Muleshoe Ranch, and Deidre Smith and husband, Monte, of O’Donnell, Texas; eight grandchildren: Clay John Anderson and wife, Krista, and daughters, Layton and Harper; Whitney Fuston and husband, Kye, and daughter, Lyla and son, Krace; Bailey Halverson and husband, Jake; Rachelle Ybarra and husband, Chris, and sons, Aiden and Maddox; Sean Tucker and wife, Kelbie, and son, Evan; Reagan Edwards and husband, Cody, and daughter, Emerson; Lindsey Schmit and husband, Kyle, and daughters Kambell, Addison and Berkley; and Riley Smith and wife, Macie, and daughter, Sutton; one sister, Glenodene Williams; two nieces, Sheryl Gass and husband, Jackie, and Debra Lusk and husband, Joe; and a nephew, Geary Williams; and a multitude of great and great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Porter and Maurine Hanks; her husband, E. T. “Sonny” Tucker; her son, Darin Tucker; a brother-in-law, Dwain Williams; and a great-granddaughter, Hope Jewel Anderson.
Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Kenny Stewart officiating.
The family requests donations in lieu of flowers to Hope Jewel Anderson Scholarship Fund, c/o Foster’s Home for Children, 1779 N. Graham St., Stephenville, Texas 76401. www.fostershome.org
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel
Tuesday 10/5, 2:00 pm

Wilella Hanks Tucker was born January 1, 1937, and left to be in Heaven October 2, 2021. She attended Ackerly High School and Howard College. Wilella married E. T. “Sonny” Tucker January 7, 1957 in Lovington, New Mexico. They lived all over Texas until they retired in Vealmoor, Texas. Sonny preceded her in death OctoberContinue Reading

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Vicki Slaton left a message on October 8, 2021:
Kevva and family, I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was always such a joy to be around and always had that huge smile. Know you will miss her so much. Prayers for all of you during this sad time.
Gloria Springfield left a message on October 5, 2021:
Rest in peace my good friend of 70+ years. I will miss you..
Dorothy L Rogers left a message on October 4, 2021:
Dear family, I am very saddened by the loss of my long-time friend. We graduated from Ackerly High School together and all of our class were very close through those years. May our Heavenly Father give comfort and strength for all of you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Dorothy Baker Rogers
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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