Esther M. Tucker

Esther M. Tucker, age 78 died peacefully at her home on November 23, 2014.

She was born in Waubeno, Wisconsin on July 8, 1936 to the late Edward and Hilda (Tomlin) Palmer. On September 8, 1956 she married Louis F. Tucker who survives. Esther was a LPN and had worked for 52 years in the medical field. She loved the outdoors and camping, but her passion was quilting. Esther was a wonderful caring person and always put others first. She was a good wife, loving mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Esther is survived by her husband, Louis F. Tucker, 2 sons, John Tucker of Jonesboro, IL and Jim Tucker of North Carolina, 3 daughters, Debbie Hall and Diane Jones of Paducah, Ky and Kathy Houser of Gibson City, IL. 12 Grandchidren and 9 Great Grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother Edward.

Esther wishes was to be cremated and her inurnment of cremains be done privately by her family. There will be no public service. Cox & Son Funeral in Shawneetown is entrusted with the arrangements. You may leave a note of comfort to the family at www.coxandson.com