Melba Kay Rucker Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 18, 2025, at the age of 85, Melba Kay Rucker of Topeka, Kansas, born in McComb, Ohio passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband William H Rucker; her parents, Ellen Berno and James Berno; her nephews, David Forman and Craig Forman; and her grandson Drew Bicknell.
She is survived by: her sister Patricia Wells; her sibling's children, Deborrah Forman, Dawn Wahwassuck, Kimberly Ortiz and Cody Forman; her grandchildren, Kristie Welder, Laura Scarborough, Spencer Wolff and Derek Bicknell; and also, Debra Pahura, Ann Lynch (David) and Sheree Bicknell (Gary).
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Southwest Christian Church (5747 SW Huntoon St, Topeka, KS 66604).
In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to Phoenix Hospice, 2945 SW Wanamaker Drive, Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614.
