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Obituary For Angela Tucker

Mrs. Angela Tucker of Lanett, AL passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at EAMC-Lanier.

Funeral services for Mrs. Tucker will be held 12:00 (noon), et, Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Ebenezer Baptist, Lanett, AL with the Rev. Jesse Walker, Pastor, Eulogist, Rev. Willie J. Philips, Rev. Bernard Williams, Dea. Charles Pollard, Rev. Stanley Roberts, Officiating.

The remains will lie in state at the Ebenezer Baptist Church from 11:00 am, et until the funeral hour on Thursday, January 26, 2018.

The family will received friends at the M.W. Lee Mortuary on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

Interment will be held in the Hillcrest Cemetery following the service.

Mrs. Angela Jean Tucker was born September 18, 1954 in Lanett, Chambers County, AL to the parentage of the late Lucious Pitts and Rosie L. Wright. She entered into Heaven’s gates on Friday, January 19, 2018 at East Alabama Medical Center-Lanier, Valley, AL.

Angela confessed Christ as her Lord and personal Savior at an early age and united with the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she was a very active and faithful member for over fifty years.

Angela received her education in the Lanett City School System ,where she was a member of the 1972 graduating class of Lanett High School. She was a former employee of Johnson Control Industries.

“Jean” ,as she was affectionately called by many, was a loving, caring and God fearing woman. She was loved and admired by whom ever she crossed paths with. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, participating in church activities. She most of all enjoyed being the backbone to her loving family.

Angela was preceded in death by an aunt and uncle, who were very dear to her, Johnnie Lou and Johnny Stiggers.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: a devoted husband, Robert Tucker; her only daughter, Angel Finley; four sons, Cheko(Ashley)Cheeks, Takio(Tisha)Cheeks, Teo(Lucy)Cheeks and Marco(Sheila)Cheeks, and her mother, Rosie L. Wright, all of Lanett, AL. Angela was the oldest of eleven siblings that she loved dearly. She was an amazing grandmother to all of grandkids and great grandkids; she would always say “#Lovemybabies.” Jean was, also, loved and had a major and positive impact on a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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This tribute was added by Bj DANIEL on 30th January 2018 "To the family and friends of Mrs. Angela Tucker. As these days continue to pass may all of her sweet memories continue to live through each of you. She was the sweetest person. We all long for the day when death will be done away with and we can see our loved ones again. May you all find comfort and strength in the scriptures Rev 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
John 5:28,29 "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out""

This tribute was added by Lakeithea Ferrell on 26th January 2018 "You were such a beautiful person. You will surely be missed. Even though you were my cousin you were more like my aunt. Thank you for all of your kind words every time I came down to visit. Rest well, beautiful. Love always, NayNa and Tyler."

This tribute was added by Michele Flakes on 25th January 2018 "Ms. Angela, it was a joy knowing you. Back in the day, I could never leave your house on time because we talked for hours. A true sweetheart & beautiful woman inside and out. I know you will continue to watch over your children because they were your world. Your sense of humor, smile, & friendship will be missed. Rest in heavenly peace & sending prayers to your family & many friends. Love you ~Michele"

This tribute was added by Cherry Brown on 25th January 2018 "Mrs. Angela was a sweet women. Use to spend a lot of time at her house when I was younger. She always stayed the same no matter where or when you saw her. I send prayers to her kids and family she truly was a wonderful women"

This tribute was added by Jan Johnson on 25th January 2018 "It was a privilege to have known this beautiful lady. She will truly be missed. Wishing the family peace and courage to face the days ahead."

This tribute was added by Mary Bailey-Mitchell on 25th January 2018 "Deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences to You and Your Family. May The Lord Continue To Keep, Comfort and Strengthen You All, In Jesus Name I Pray!!!"

This tribute was added by madie huguley on 25th January 2018 "To have known Jean was simply to love her. She'll be sadly missed."

This tribute was added by Chazay Wright on 25th January 2018 "My auntie jean was literally an angel on earth. She was just pure, sweet, caring, and very beautiful. My auntie will definitely be missed by many. But, she will also continue watching over us. God gained him a wonderful angel. I love you auntie, you will forever live in me!"

This tribute was added by Shelby Flakes on 25th January 2018 "RIP my sister, you have left a huge footprint on our hearts you have been there for kind words when we needed them you have always been there for a big hug and a big big smile when you greeted us we will truly miss you love you Shelby Burton Flakes. (Give your nephew a big hug and tell him we miss him(Eldridge)"

This tribute was added by Benjamin Sims on 25th January 2018 "Such a beautiful spirit and always had a heart a gold... You will truly be missed"

This tribute was added by Tina Mcbride on 24th January 2018 "Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."

This tribute was added by Gwen Huguley on 24th January 2018 "It sadden me deeply to hear that a friend and classmate has Fallen sleep in death. We look forward to when we will be able to her again as Jesus started at John 5: 28-29 all those in the memorial tomb will hear his voice and come out. My prayers are with the family"

This tribute was added by Jason Pitts on 23rd January 2018 "My beautiful aunt...my rose...my hero! All the things you have given to me over the years can never be replaced, nor returned, for they couldn't be bought or sold! They were the joys of having you as my aunt, and they are mine to keep and cherish, because you loved me. The days get harder auntie, but I rest assured that our father in heaven has you close. I love you aunt Jean!!"

This tribute was added by Bernadette fears on 21st January 2018 "Momma Ang!! Your Journey here with us has expired and Our Father Needs You now! I’m so grateful to have shared your beautiful life when I was a young girl! You were more like a big sister I never had but motherly too! I will always cherish those memories and it’s time for you to Rest now! I pray that The Family will seek peace, comfort and understanding of this path we must all take! Romans 14:8 “Mrs. B Gates” LIVE,LOVE,LAUGH"

This tribute was added by Renee Johnson on 21st January 2018 "My prayers are with Jean's family. Jean was like a big sister to me. Oh the times we shared in the chior at Ebenezer. Her beautiful smile and kind hearted way, you couldn't help but love her.Rest on my friend in arms of our Father. Brenda, Cynthia, Murray, y'all stay strong and hold to God's unchanging hand. Love you all."

This tribute was added by Jo Anne Meadows on 21st January 2018 "Angela was my best friend since the first grade, we had some great times together, we talked and texted all the time. I never called her Angela. I called her Jean. Jean I will miss all of our phone calls, text messages, fb messengers and messages. I will miss us talking silly on the phone about our Lanier High and Lanett High School Days. Love You Girl. Missing You Jean."

This tribute was added by Cynthia Williams-Shorter on 21st January 2018 "Such a beautiful soul. Heartfelt condolences to the family"

This tribute was added by Renata Jackson on 20th January 2018 "Will truly be missed the sweetest person any stranger could have ever known always kept a beautiful smile and stayed with a strong spirit"

This tribute was added by Bridget Upshaw on 20th January 2018 "My heart aches. Angela "Jean" will dearly be missed. My mother and her were friends and neighbors. They are together again. ❤"

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