Leona L. Tucker

January 23, 1925 - February 10, 2021

Leona L. Tucker, 96, of Overland Park, Kansas died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Tallgrass Creek Assisted Living in Overland Park. She was born January 23, 1925 in Stoddard County, MO to Simeon V. and Hattie Dixon Lewis. She and Charles F. Tucker were married May 16, 1946 at Jackson, Missouri. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2019. Leona was a 1943 graduate of Bell City High School and was a member of First General Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. She had been an operator and clerk for Southwestern Bell and was involved with the Telephone Pioneers for many years. She and her husband were definitely a team. Survivors include daughter, Kathy (Greg) Best of Stilwell, KS. son, Garold (Linda) Tucker of Ponca City, OK; brother, Tommy Lewis of Springfield, MO, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Cooper and Wayne Lewis, three sisters, Dorothy Hoppe, Imogene Templeton, and Myrtle Hood. Friends may call 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am Monday, February 15, 2021 at the funeral home with the Rev. Sam Ramdial officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Mid America Teen Challenge. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.