MULLINS - Clara Martin Tucker, 91 died peacefully on February 12, 2015 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. She was born October 25, 1923 in Marion County, a daughter of the late Rufus Lee and Annice Rowell Martin. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 26 years L.H. Tucker, her beloved son Wayne Thomas, daughter-in-law Barbara Thomas, step-daughter "Bootsie" Hennecy, step great granddaughter Mary Tucker Hennecy, brother Clyde Martin, and sisters Evelyn Martin and Carolyn Spivey.
Clara was a woman of strong faith and truly loved her church and they her. She was a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church and the Stith Sunday school class and the McCormick-Perritt Circle. One of her proudest moments was the dedication of the Alice Rogers/Clara Tucker Library. She enjoyed visiting shut-ins with her dear friend Ann Nye as a part of the Nurtures Care Group. She was honored to be a part of the Tussie-Mussie Garden Club. She managed Sanitary Cleaners and then later Browns' Jewelry until she retired. Reminiscing about her Centenary High School days playing basketball always brought a smile to her face. Clara truly loved life and all her many loyal friends. Bernice Newberry (Mack) was always there for her. Squeaky Richburg has been by her side for the past 10 months. She loved her family and was loved dearly by them. She was affectionately called "GG" by her 15 great grandchildren.
Clara is survived by her son Col. Martin C. Thomas of Florence, daughter Lynn Thomas Rogers, (Harold) of Tega Cay, daughter-in-law Carol Thomas of Irmo, grandchildren Kim Thomas of Irmo, Chris Thomas (Kelly) of Irmo, Robert Thomas (Brook) of Florence, Jeff Thomas (Angie) of Timmonsville, Hal Rogers (Mollie) of Fort Mill, Clif Rogers (Gandy) of Bluffton, Rick Hennecy (Coby) of Spartanburg, Wendi Lane (Bryan) of Charleston, sisters Annette McRae of Marion, Alexina "Ting" Arnette (Gerald) of Dillon, step-son-in law Richard Hennecy of Mullins, step son Leon Holt Tucker, Jr. (Ann) of Columbia and many loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday, February 14, at Macedonia Methodist Church officiated by her beloved Pastor Kem Thomas. Her family will receive friends one hour before the service from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. Funeral services will follow in the Sanctuary of Macedonia Methodist Church at 12:00 Noon. She will be laid to rest in Cedardale Cemetery, services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Clara was a woman of strong faith and truly loved her church and they her. She was a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church and the Stith Sunday school class and the McCormick-Perritt Circle. One of her proudest moments was the dedication of the Alice Rogers/Clara Tucker Library. She enjoyed visiting shut-ins with her dear friend Ann Nye as a part of the Nurtures Care Group. She was honored to be a part of the Tussie-Mussie Garden Club. She managed Sanitary Cleaners and then later Browns' Jewelry until she retired. Reminiscing about her Centenary High School days playing basketball always brought a smile to her face. Clara truly loved life and all her many loyal friends. Bernice Newberry (Mack) was always there for her. Squeaky Richburg has been by her side for the past 10 months. She loved her family and was loved dearly by them. She was affectionately called "GG" by her 15 great grandchildren.
Clara is survived by her son Col. Martin C. Thomas of Florence, daughter Lynn Thomas Rogers, (Harold) of Tega Cay, daughter-in-law Carol Thomas of Irmo, grandchildren Kim Thomas of Irmo, Chris Thomas (Kelly) of Irmo, Robert Thomas (Brook) of Florence, Jeff Thomas (Angie) of Timmonsville, Hal Rogers (Mollie) of Fort Mill, Clif Rogers (Gandy) of Bluffton, Rick Hennecy (Coby) of Spartanburg, Wendi Lane (Bryan) of Charleston, sisters Annette McRae of Marion, Alexina "Ting" Arnette (Gerald) of Dillon, step-son-in law Richard Hennecy of Mullins, step son Leon Holt Tucker, Jr. (Ann) of Columbia and many loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday, February 14, at Macedonia Methodist Church officiated by her beloved Pastor Kem Thomas. Her family will receive friends one hour before the service from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. Funeral services will follow in the Sanctuary of Macedonia Methodist Church at 12:00 Noon. She will be laid to rest in Cedardale Cemetery, services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
MULLINS - Clara Martin Tucker, 91 died peacefully on February 12, 2015 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. She was born October 25, 1923 in Marion County, a daughter of the late Rufus Lee and Annice Rowell Martin. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 26 years L.H. Tucker, her beloved son Wayne Thomas, daughter-in-law Barbara Thomas, step-daughter "Bootsie" Hennecy, step great granddaughter Mary Tucker Hennecy, brother Clyde Martin, and sisters Evelyn Martin and Carolyn Spivey.
Clara was a woman of strong faith and truly loved her church and they her. She was a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church and the Stith Sunday school class and the McCormick-Perritt Circle. One of her proudest moments was the dedication of the Alice Rogers/Clara Tucker Library. She enjoyed visiting shut-ins with her dear friend Ann Nye as a part of the Nurtures Care Group. She was honored to be a part of the Tussie-Mussie Garden Club. She managed Sanitary Cleaners and then later Browns' Jewelry until she retired. Reminiscing about her Centenary High School days playing basketball always brought a smile to her face. Clara truly loved life and all her many loyal friends. Bernice Newberry (Mack) was always there for her. Squeaky Richburg has been by her side for the past 10 months. She loved her family and was loved dearly by them. She was affectionately called "GG" by her 15 great grandchildren.
Clara is survived by her son Col. Martin C. Thomas of Florence, daughter Lynn Thomas Rogers, (Harold) of Tega Cay, daughter-in-law Carol Thomas of Irmo, grandchildren Kim Thomas of Irmo, Chris Thomas (Kelly) of Irmo, Robert Thomas (Brook) of Florence, Jeff Thomas (Angie) of Timmonsville, Hal Rogers (Mollie) of Fort Mill, Clif Rogers (Gandy) of Bluffton, Rick Hennecy (Coby) of Spartanburg, Wendi Lane (Bryan) of Charleston, sisters Annette McRae of Marion, Alexina "Ting" Arnette (Gerald) of Dillon, step-son-in law Richard Hennecy of Mullins, step son Leon Holt Tucker, Jr. (Ann) of Columbia and many loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday, February 14, at Macedonia Methodist Church officiated by her beloved Pastor Kem Thomas. Her family will receive friends one hour before the service from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. Funeral services will follow in the Sanctuary of Macedonia Methodist Church at 12:00 Noon. She will be laid to rest in Cedardale Cemetery, services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Clara was a woman of strong faith and truly loved her church and they her. She was a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church and the Stith Sunday school class and the McCormick-Perritt Circle. One of her proudest moments was the dedication of the Alice Rogers/Clara Tucker Library. She enjoyed visiting shut-ins with her dear friend Ann Nye as a part of the Nurtures Care Group. She was honored to be a part of the Tussie-Mussie Garden Club. She managed Sanitary Cleaners and then later Browns' Jewelry until she retired. Reminiscing about her Centenary High School days playing basketball always brought a smile to her face. Clara truly loved life and all her many loyal friends. Bernice Newberry (Mack) was always there for her. Squeaky Richburg has been by her side for the past 10 months. She loved her family and was loved dearly by them. She was affectionately called "GG" by her 15 great grandchildren.
Clara is survived by her son Col. Martin C. Thomas of Florence, daughter Lynn Thomas Rogers, (Harold) of Tega Cay, daughter-in-law Carol Thomas of Irmo, grandchildren Kim Thomas of Irmo, Chris Thomas (Kelly) of Irmo, Robert Thomas (Brook) of Florence, Jeff Thomas (Angie) of Timmonsville, Hal Rogers (Mollie) of Fort Mill, Clif Rogers (Gandy) of Bluffton, Rick Hennecy (Coby) of Spartanburg, Wendi Lane (Bryan) of Charleston, sisters Annette McRae of Marion, Alexina "Ting" Arnette (Gerald) of Dillon, step-son-in law Richard Hennecy of Mullins, step son Leon Holt Tucker, Jr. (Ann) of Columbia and many loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday, February 14, at Macedonia Methodist Church officiated by her beloved Pastor Kem Thomas. Her family will receive friends one hour before the service from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. Funeral services will follow in the Sanctuary of Macedonia Methodist Church at 12:00 Noon. She will be laid to rest in Cedardale Cemetery, services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
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