It is with regret that we announce the passing of Mrs. Mabel Elizabeth Abbott Tucker, of Fayetteville, TN. Mabel was born on January 8, 1925 in Winchester, TN to the late Robert Lee and Lillian McNatt Abbott. She worked as a CRNA from 1949 until retirement in 1975 and served as President of the Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetist (TANA) from 1967-1969. Mrs. Tucker led a very fulfilling life, having worked on the campaign for Winfield Dunn’s run for Governor of Tennessee in 1970, helped in establishing the Lincoln County Genealogy Society where she published six volumes of the Lincoln County Tennessee Bible Records and four volumes of Middle Tennessee Family History, and becoming a licensed private pilot and a scuba diver in the 1950’s. Her love of creating oil paintings lead to her being a founding member of the Fayetteville Art League with whom she exhibited her art in the annual art show on the square as well as other art shows in Middle Tennessee. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing the game of Bridge and hosting/attending many local Bridge parties in Fayetteville. She was ranked in the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) as a Life Master traveling to bridge tournaments from Huntsville, AL to Gatlinburg, TN yearly. After a life well lived, Mabel passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019 at Donalson Care Center surrounded by loving family.
Mabel is survived by her one daughter, Linda (Matt) Lucas of Fayetteville, TN; sons, David (Erin) Tucker of Lewisburg, TN and Bob (Kris) Tucker of Fayetteville, TN; and grandsons, Tucker and Alexander Lucas, Peyton and Carson Tucker, and Benton Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Walton Reed Tucker; one daughter, Dr. Ann Katherine Tucker; brother, Robert Lee Abbott, Jr.; and sister, Virginia Ruth Abbott Grimes.
A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Stewart Cemetery. Burial will be beside her husband. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
12 Comments To "Mabel Elizabeth Abbott Tucker"
#1 Comment By SANDRA CHUNN On July 13, 2019 @ 4:54 pm
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Mrs. Mabel. I enjoyed visiting with her at Donalson.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
#2 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On July 13, 2019 @ 7:16 pm
Dear Linda so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May God give you and your family comfort in the days to come…
#3 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On July 13, 2019 @ 7:18 pm
Dear Linda so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. May God give you and your family comfort in the days to come…I will remember you in my prayers….
#4 Comment By Wanda Preston On July 13, 2019 @ 10:18 pm
Linda, thinking of you and yours with love and prayers.
#5 Comment By Anita Johnson On July 14, 2019 @ 3:38 am
Tucker, I am so sorry over the loss of your grandmother. She was a fine lady with a beautiful smile and caring heart. What an amazing life she lived.
#6 Comment By Mary Partin On July 15, 2019 @ 3:56 am
So sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless
Mary & Teresa Partin, Billy McGehee
#7 Comment By Mark StClair On July 15, 2019 @ 2:46 pm
David and Bob, Your mother always talked of all the love and support you both gave her after the passing of her husband. I enjoyed the many years of playing with her at the bridge club. She was a truly gifted player and a wonderful lady to be around.
#8 Comment By John Parkes On July 16, 2019 @ 4:36 pm
I am sorry to hear about Ms Mabel’s death. She has help me numerous times over the years with my genealogy as well as many others. Her knowledge of the Lincoln County archives and historical records will be greatly missed.
#9 Comment By Don Reed On July 18, 2019 @ 3:34 am
Linda, David and Bob, please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of your Mom. Our family is getting smaller every year.
#10 Comment By Don Reed On July 18, 2019 @ 3:35 am
Linda, David and Bob, sorry for the passing of your Mom. Our family is getting smaller every year.
#11 Comment By Don Reed On July 18, 2019 @ 3:38 am
Linda, David and Bob, so sorry for your Mom’s passing. Our family is getting smaller every day.
#12 Comment By Ben W. Jones On July 20, 2019 @ 12:47 am
“Mabel”, was and is, one of the top 5 humans that I ever had true admiration for. Her perspectives were always sincere and undiluted. I will remain privileged and blessed to have called her my friend/truthful comrade in life.
Ben W. Jones