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Frances Brock Tucker April 21, 1926 - August 23, 2017

Born: Wednesday Apr 21, 1926

Died: Wednesday Aug 23, 2017

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Frances Brock Tucker, 91, of Eden passed away, Aug. 23, 2017, at Hospice Home of Rockingham County.

A funeral service will be held at Fair Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service (10 - 11).

Frances was born April 21, 1926, in Mocksville, NC, to Burr Coley and Laura Tabor Brock. She graduated from Farmington High School and UNC-Greensboro (Women’s College). As part of her graduate studies, Frances did a dietary internship at Massachusetts General Hospital. She worked as a dietician in hospitals in Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, and Hartford, Conn.

She married Dr. Basil M. Tucker on Aug. 11, 1951, and eventually moved to his hometown, Leaksville, NC, now Eden. After marriage she was employed in the accounting department at Fieldcrest, Inc. and taught at Leaksville Junior High School.

Frances was a member of Leaksville United Methodist Church and belonged to Out Our Way Garden Club, the League of Women Voters, Republican Women of Rockingham County, Leaksville Junior Woman’s Club, National Society Daughters of the American Colonists and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also an avid reader and bridge player, a Girl Scout leader, and a volunteer with the Eden Library, Morehead Hospital Auxiliary and the American Red Cross.

Frances is survived by her two children, Dr. Angela Thompson (Jason) and Dr. David Tucker (Karon); two grandchildren, Joseph Goldston (Elizabeth) and Julian Thompson; three brothers, John T. Brock (Mary), Richard J. Brock (Carol), and William L. Brock (Jane); sisters-in-law, Rachel Brock and Margaret Jo Brock; special cousin Bill Brock and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, sister Margaret Jo Brock, and brothers Burr Brock Jr. (Ruth), James Brock, and Rufus Brock.

As a devoted homemaker, Frances was always happiest in her home surrounded by the things she collected on worldwide travels and photos of those she held most dear. The family would like to thank her wonderful caregivers who treated Frances like family, allowing her to spend her last years comfortably in the home she loved: Margaretta Fountain, Linda Dilliard, Pat Law, Wendy McCollum, Virginia Johnson, Luwanda Millner, and Wendy Hazlip. And the family thanks the caring nurses, aides, and staff of Hospice of Rockingham County.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Basil M. Tucker Scholarship Fund c/o N.C. Foot and Ankle Society, P.O. Drawer 40399, Raleigh, NC 27629; Burr C. and Laura T. Brock Foundation, P. O. Box 546, 194 Wilkesboro Road, Mocksville, NC 27028; Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry Street, Eden, NC 27288; or Hospice of Rockingham County, P. O. Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

We send our sympathies at this sad time of loss. May you derive comfort from beautiful memories of a life fully lived.
The Groseclose Family
Sending many prayers & thoughts for each of you. May the Lord Bless you & keep you in His care.
Pauline Moore
David, Karon, and family, So sorry to hear that Frances has passed. My wife, Kay told me how gracious your mother was to her when she would visit and talk. We have always felt blessed to have you for neighbors and wish you peace during this difficult time. Neill & Kay Watson
Neill Watson
With fond memories of Frances and all of the family dinners that we shared, my deepest sympathy to her family.
William G. Goldston
Dear David, Karon and family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Both of us know how difficult this time is. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for all of you.
Susan & Louis Childrey
Dear Tucker family.....Just a note to say you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. God Bless You!!!
Micki Neal
David and family, We have fond memories of Frances & Basil, & send you our love & sympathy. Mac & Mary
Mac & Mary Boxley

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