Rita Merle Tucker Jones Obituary
The passing of Rita Merle Tucker Jones in Terrell, Texas occurred on October 29, 2026. Rita, born on February 23, 1930, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Merle Tucker Jones to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alton Pritchett Tucker and Clorene Tucker Alexander (Sanders); her brother Doyle Tucker; her sister-in-law Mary Ann Tucker of DeKalb, Texas; and her brothers, Billy Alexander of Harker Heights and Wayne Alexander of Tyler, Texas..
She is survived by: her brother Edwin Alexander (Judy) of Rogers, Arkansas; her sisters-in-law, Wynona Alexander of Harker Heights and Paula Alexander of Tyler, Texas; her children, Terry Jones (Judi) of De Valls Bluff, Arkansas and Brenda Van Buren (Greg) of Kaufman, Texas; her grandchildren, Brian, Amy Jones of Rogers, Arkansas, Brandon, Breeana Jones of Livingston, Montana, Bryce, Melinda Van Buren of Park City, KS, Brett Van Buren of Longview, Texas, Alyssa and Jonathan Kline of Dallas, Texas; and her great grandchildren, Jordan, Alexandra Jones, Jaxon, Caitlyn Jones, Sophia Jones, Emma Jones, Juliette Jones, Stetson Jones, Tanner Jones, Colette Van Buren, Lorraine Van Buren, Eloise Van Buren, Charlotte Kline and Jacob Kline.
A graveside service was held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery (1565 Co Rd 28, Texarkana, AR 71854).
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, which focused on charity, education, fellowship, moral growth, and community service.
