Emily Tucker Obituary
The passing of Emily Tucker of Joplin, Missouri leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 12, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Stoddard and Margaret Stoddard (Waits); her stepfather Floyd Kiester; her siblings, Lavelle Stoddard (Faye), Laverne Stoddard (Lila), Ethel Reichenberg (Ralph) and Earle Stoddard (Karyn); her children, Margaret, Leonard Tucker, Lyle Tucker and Maxine Keaton; her son-in-law Bob Keaton; and her granddaughter Megan Ebke.
She is survived by: her children, Sue Lazarus of Joplin, MO, Scott Tucker (Kelly) of Dighton, KS and Dewey Tucker (Jackie) of Whittman, NE; and her daughters-in-law, Judy Tucker of Gove, KS and Connie Valenta of Oskaloosa, KS. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials suggested to United Methodist Church in Oskaloosa, KS and The Eastern Star order 399 in Meriden, KS.
