Mom's struggle with liver cancer is over. She is now at peace. She is now free of the tremendous pain. She was an excellent mother, who instilled in Mitzi and I the strong foundation of moral values and religious beliefs. She skillfully prepared us for the difficult life ahead.
Although we are devastated by the loss of our mother, we are at the same time relieved that her suffering has ended. Mom and Tammy are together again.
God bless you Mom.
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Rhea J. Tucker, 70, of West Terre Haute, passed away early Monday morning, Aug. 14, 2006, in her residence. She was a homemaker. She was born Nov. 17, 1935, in Terre Haute, to John Barbour and Verna Ferran Barbour. She married Robert F. Tucker on July 17, 1953, and he survives. She also is survived by two children, Mitzi L. Parker and husband David, and Jeffrey A. Tucker, all of Terre Haute; five grandchildren, Jessica L. Frame, Eric D. Parker, Matthew A. Parker, Laura B. Wright and husband Joseph, and Katie M. Tucker, all of Terre Haute; three sisters, Janetta Dellacca of Brazil, Norma McMullen and husband Earl of Terre Haute, and Linda McDowell and husband Michael of Guyman, Okla.; and two brothers, Joseph Barbour, and Jerry Barbour and wife Wanda, all of Terre Haute; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, John S. Barbour and Edward L. Barbour.
She was a member of Bethesda Methodist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972 Ladies Auxiliary.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday in Roselawn Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald Clayton Toney officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today. The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will perform a memorial service at 7 p.m.
