Dr. Danna Jeanette Adcock Tucker

1953 - 2019

Dr. Danna Jeanette Adcock Tucker obituary, 1953-2019, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1953

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown

825 Government Street

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Danna Tucker Obituary

Danna Jeanette Adcock Tucker was born on 9/25/53 in El Dorado, AR & called home to her Lord on 9/7/19 after battling brain cancer for the past 2 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Terry, her sons Kirk & John (wife Wendi), grandchildren Avery Claire, Ainsley, & Finn, parents Dan and Pat Adcock, her brother William (wife Patty), mother-in-law Rose Tucker, brother-in-law Randy (wife Epie), brother-in-law Scotty (Dianna Dyer), & numerous nieces & nephews. She is proceeded in death by her father-in-law, Clyde Tucker & niece, Beth Tucker. In addition to being loved by her family, she was a loyal, sincere, wonderful friend to many. She served her community faithfully as a 4-H Agent, Home Economist, EBR Parish Chair, Professor, & State Specialist of Family Economics. Dr. Tucker was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University, earning her BS in Clothing & Textiles before furthering her education at LSU with both her MS in Home Economics & Ph D in Human Ecology. Pallbearers will be Rusty Purvis, Scott Tucker, Chris Adcock, Bill Chapman, Will Chapman, & Michael Holley. Honorary pallbearer will be Finn Tucker. Special thanks to Drs. Rolfsen, Waguespack, Fields, Cataldo & their staffs for the excellent care provided. We would also like to thank Amedisys Home Health, Clarity Hospice, Bridgette Robertson, & Natalie Johnson for ministering to Jeanette & her family. Visitation will be hosted by Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 on Sunday 9/8/19 from 5 pm to 8 pm. An additional visitation will be held at Mount Union Baptist Church, 2586 Hwy 15, Spearsville, LA 71277 on Tuesday, 9/10/19 at 10 am with the Memorial Service to follow at 11 am. The burial will immediately follow at Mount Union Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mount Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Mount Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Patricia Holley, 358 Goose Elkins Rd, Spearsville, LA 71277

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2019.
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Im so sadden by your death & will miss you terribly. I havent cried this much since losing Mia. I know you are in a much better place free of cancer and anything. If its not too much trouble give my wonderful husband a huge hug & kiss with the biggest i miss you & love you's you can. He will be at the gates to help welcome you home. I will never forget how great of an aunt you were & always made me feel welcomed, wanted, like i fit in & belonged. Thank you for the 4H memories & all the cooking recipes & wonderful dishes. Im even more upset that i couldnt make it to the visitation or funeral. I so had wanted to be & tried to get a way there. I love you Aunt Niette.

Ashley 'Nicky' Sauce

September 8, 2019

My sympathies for Jeanettes family. We began school together at NLU, and ended up being coworkers for many years. She was a wonderful person.

Debbie Melvin

Coworker

September 8, 2019

Eric Adcock

September 7, 2019

Frank Vogt

September 7, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person and I am thankful that we were co-workers for many years.

Joan Almond

Coworker

September 7, 2019

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Sep

8

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown

825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Sep

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Mount Union Baptist Church

2586 Hwy 15, Spearsville, LA

Sep

10

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Mount Union Baptist Church

2586 Hwy 15, Spearsville, LA

Sep

10

Burial

Mount Union Baptist Church Cemetery

LA

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Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown

825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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