Shirley M. Tucker

Shirley Mae Tucker, age 87, of Somerville, TN, departed this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Baptist Hospital, Collierville, TN.

Ms. Tucker was born on December 23, 1938, in Pocahontas, TN, the daughter of Arling W. Jones and Lillie Mae Foster. She attended Humes High School in Memphis, TN, graduating in 1956. She married James Donald Tucker on October 1, 1960.

Shirley was a homemaker throughout her life and enjoyed crocheting, gardening, fishing and dancing. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ms. Tucker was a lover of the outdoors, and her favorite pastime was spending time at Greers Ferry in Arkansas.

Ms. Tucker is survived by her two sons, J.D. Tucker (Cheryl) of Laconia, TN and Ron Tucker (Jodi Bond) of Cordova, TN; eight grandchildren, Justin Tucker, Donna Tucker, Levi Glover, Williams Tucker, Courtney Tucker Yager, Willie Tucker, Catie Tucker Brooks and Mack Tucker; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Tucker; one sister, Linda Butler; one great- grandchild, Adalynn Starr "Addie" Yager.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

All memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society in memory of Ms. Shirley Tucker.