Irene Rust Tucker's Obituary
Irene Rust Tucker
Age 78 - Bridgeville
Irene Rust Tucker passed away on Wednesday, March 26 at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood. She was born in Bridgeville, Delaware on April 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Blanche Rust of Bridgeville. Irene was a 1953 graduate of Bridgeville High School where she played basketball and went by the nickname "Rusty". She continued her education at Goldey- Beacom where she played basketball on a scholarship. Irene married her high school sweetheart Morris "Jackie" Tucker in 1954.
Irene worked in several capacities over the years. She was a devoted wife, wonderful mother, banker, loving caregiver, and poultry farmer.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Morris Tucker, daughter, Laura Phillips and husband, Ben of Seaford; son, Morris R. Tucker and wife, Teresa of Seaford; 2 grandchildren Cole Phillips, and Heather Smoot both of Seaford; and 3 great-grandchildren, Korea, Kyler and Kaleb Smoot.
Irene will be remembered for her undying love she gave her husband after an accident 30 years ago, her beautiful smile, and the love she had for her children.
All services will be private.
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