Frieda Virginia Tucker

Frieda Virginia Tucker, age 86, died Monday, December 28, 2015, in Amarillo.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2015, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Don Stone, officiating. Private Family burial will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Frieda was born March 10, 1929, in Canadian to Carl and Edna Zybach. She married James Howard Tucker on March 18, 1950. She was an elementary level teacher for 28 years and always loved children. Frieda was proud of her German-Swiss heritage and of acquiring her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1966. She was a founding member of the Agapé Christian Church in Clarendon. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed socializing with many at Senior Citizens. Frieda enjoyed hosting holiday meals with friends from the community in her classic architectural styled home. Frieda enjoyed group bus tours with family and friends. She was a recognized balloon volleyball player and was loved by many and respected by all. The family greatly appreciates the caring and supportive staff at the Brookdale/Canyon View and Good Life residential centers in Amarillo.

She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, James H. Tucker; her parents; a sister, Louise; and numerous close friends.

She is survived by her children, Brian Tucker and wife Becky, Leanne Howell and husband James, and John Tucker and wife Tammy; her niece, Robin Alvarado and husband Alex; two grandchildren; five great grandchildren; additional survivors include many beloved extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, family request memorials be sent to Citizens Cemetery Association in Clarendon or Donley County Senior Citizens in Clarendon.