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Mary Estella Tucker
Obituaries
March 27, 2024
Mary Estella Tucker

June 7, 1953 – March 18, 2024

Mary Estella Tucker, age 70, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on March 18, 2024. She was born in Okmulgee on June 7, 1953, to George William Martin, Jr. and Betty May Martin.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Wade Martin.

She is survived by her husband Johnny Tucker; three sons Mike Tucker and his wife Kristi Tucker, Andy Tucker and his wife Shannon Tucker, and Levi Tucker and his wife Jennifer Tucker; grandchildren Kali Gay and her husband Micah Gay, Mckensi Tucker, Bryles Tucker, Karley Tucker, Caleb Tucker, Lily Tucker, Jude Tucker, and Easton Knighten; great-grandson Tucker Gay; her brothers Eddie Martin and his wife Janet, Gene Martin an his wife Diane, and Charlie Martin and his wife Phyllis; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren’s activities and enjoying her time and activities with her church friends. She was a cherished member of Bayou Meto Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Ark.

A committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Okmulgee Cemetery in Okmulgee.

A family-hosted memorial service will be held to honor Mary’s life on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Bayou Meto Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bayou Meto Baptist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mc-Clendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Mary’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon- winters.com.

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