Frances Carolyn Tucker, 86, Butler, MO, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at her home with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 4 at the First Baptist Church in Butler, MO. Friends may call 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 300 North Delaware, Butler, MO 64730 or to Heartland Hospice, 612 W. Ft. Scott Street, Butler, MO 64730.

Frances was born the first child of Abram Henry and Ethel Eliza (Bell) Lewis on December 7, 1922 in Amsterdam, MO. At the age of eight, she moved with her family to Butler, MO. She attended Miller Country School until eighth grade and then graduated from Butler High School in 1940. After high school she met and married the love of her life, Thomas B. Tucker on July 23, 1944. To this union, two children were born, Tim and Marna.

Frances' passion in life was her family and spending time with them at picnics out at Recreation Lake, potlucks in her basement, ice cream socials out on the patio, and Sunday dinners. Every Sunday was spent at Grandma's house after church where she would prepare the most scrumptious meals for her children, grandchildren and eventually her great grandchildren. Saturday morning Mickey Mouse pancakes were also a treat for the grandkids and greatgrands.

Frances was quite a seamstress also. Almost every piece of clothing she owned was made with her own two hands. Special Halloween costumes, holiday shirts and custom made handbags had Grandma's love in every stitch. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Butler, MO, where she was the church secretary for many years, sang in the church choir, and made many Easter and Christmas cantata costumes for all ages. She was also a member of the Mount Pleasant Extension Club. Playing Bridge with her friends throughout the week was a huge part of her life also. Her love of flowers was evident in the springtime when her geraniums, pansies and petunias were in full bloom.

She was an inspiration to all that knew her. She loved her husband, "Gramps", unconditionally and their love was evident to anyone who saw them together. She lived her life for the Lord and had a burden for all who did not know Him. Frances was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, grandma, great grandma and friend.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Abram H. "Buddy" Lewis and one granddaughter, Tara Bell Conger. Awaiting to join her in Heaven are her husband, Tommy; son, Tim (Jodi) Tucker; daughter, Marna Tucker; grandsons, Patrick Conger, Brandon (Brandie) Conger, Matthew Tucker; granddaughters, Casey (Rodger) Koehn, Vanessa (Tyler) Ragan, Michelle Tucker; great grandson, Jakob Koehn; great-granddaughters, Madyson and Emily Koehn, Mikinzie Ward, Macy and Ella Ragan, Briana Conger; brothers, Robert (Mary Mae) Lewis, Dee (Donna) Lewis; sister, Eileen (Homer) Smithey; sisters-in-law, Juanita Rogge, Mary Lou Sutton, Pat Tucker, Barbara Tucker and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Glynda, Patsy, Harvey, Connie, Kathy and the folks at Willow Lane and Bishop Spencer for their loving care. Ness, thank you for your extra special touches and tenderness.