Mattie Ruth Tucker
March 17, 1938 - June 21, 2019

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Mattie Ruth Boykin Tucker, age 81 of Monticello, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 at Belle View Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. She was born March 17, 1938 in Drew County, AR to the late George Boykin and Oma Smith Boykin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Denise Herrera; a son, Kim Tucker; a sister, Mary Harrell; and a brother, William (Bill) Boykin.

She was the widow of Dennis Tucker, worked for H & R Block Tax Service for many years and was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Tucker was an avid seamstress and quilter.

Survivors include two daughters, Angela Rawls and husband J.R. of the Green Hill Community and Gina Light of South Carolina; one sister, Della Jordan of Prescott; six grandchildren, Misty Echols and husband Matt of Monticello, Jason Matney of Virginia, Christina Brokington of South Carolina, Joseph Herrera of South Carolina, Karla Booth and husband Charlie of the Prairie Grove Community and Hunter McCain of Little Rock; six great-grandchildren, Elizabeth & Scout Echols, Reagan & Cullen Booth and Coy & Baylor McCain.

Funeral service will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.