Mrs. J. E. Tucker

The Ft Towson Enterprise
February 12, 1909

The funeral of Mrs. J.E. Tucker took place from her late residence in Stringtown Tuesday, December 29. The service was conducted by the Presbyterian minister of Atoka, and a large number of neighbors and friends was evidence of the high esteem all the people in Stringtown and vicinity had for this good woman. It way [sic] be truly said that to know her was to deeply respect her. As a neighbor and a friend there was none more kind and faithful. Being mother of a large family, of twelve children, her hands and her heart were both well occupied in the duties of her home, yet she did not neglect her church relations, of which she had been a member forty years, joining the Methodist church at fifteen years of age and removing to Stringtown she united with the Presbyterian, and it may be truly said that the deep religious faith of Mrs. Tucker made her a model mother and helpful friend to all about her. Not many will be more really missed from this thriving little town than this faithful Christian woman, and it is about the finest thing that can be said of the best life, "that it has left behind it a rich legacy in words of kindness and deeds of love."

Susan Tucker was born October 5, 1853, near old Doaksville, Indian Territory. She leaves behind her to mourn her loss, her husband, one sister and nine children who feel deeply the truth of the Good Book, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord; they rest from their labors and their works do follow them." - Atoka Chronicle.

Mrs. Tucker was the only sister of Mrs. George Pritchard, and was 56 years of age. She was the oldest daughter and Mrs. Pritchard was the youngest. Mrs. Tucker was much loved and respected by all who knew her.

Courtesy of OKGenWeb Choctaw Co., transcribed by Ron Henson