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Submitted: 2/24/15 • Approved: 2/25/15 • Last Updated: 2/28/15 • R1063832-G1063830-S3
Alvin
July 3, 1906 - August 8, 1990
Son of John Wesley & Charlotte Ann White Tucker
Jettie
August 23, 1902 - Aug 12, 2004
Daughter of James M & Matilda Cathrine Wilson Workman
Mrs. Jettie Workman Tucker, 102, of Ratcliff died Thursday, August 12, 2004, in Charleston, Arkansas. Jettie Lee Agnes Workman Tucker was born to James Monroe Workman and matilda Catherine Wilson Workman on Janurary 23, 1902. In Chismville, Logan County, Arkansas, one of nine children.
She was married to Alvin Tucker in 1947, and he preceded her in death in 1990. Mrs. Tucker was the last living family member of her generation.
Miss Jettie began teaching elementary school before finishing high school, but she continued her education through correspondence courses, then graduated from Ratcliff High school in 1928.
Her teaching career began at Caulksville in a one-room building with a curtain dividing it into two rooms. She attended Arkansas State Teachers college at Conway and Arkansas Tech University during the summer vacations to earn her teaching certification.
She taught eight years at Charleston before returning to Ratcliff Consolidated School and later at County lLine for a total of 39 years. Many former students reminisced fondly of school days with Miss Jettie at the celebration of her 100th birthday. She quickly recognized most of her guests and enjoyed remembering many moments from their school days.
Mrs. Tucker was a member of Caulksville Presbyterian Church. She had received recognition for her 50 year membership in the Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Tucker is survived by 11 nieces and nephews, and two stepsons.
Photo courtesy of Frances Allen Titsworth
Contributed on 2/24/15 by bill060
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