Anna Beth Tucker

Visitation: 6-8pm Monday, April 15, 2013, Harvest Hills Funeral Home Services: 2:00pm Tuesday, April 16, 2013, First United Methodist Church, Hico, Texas Anna Beth (Ryan)Tucker, was born April 2,1931. She entered Heaven's Gates April 14, 2013 at the age of 82. Ann lived her life eagerly loving and serving The Lord, her family, and her many friends. She was a devoted and active member of The First United Methodist Church of Hico. To know Ann was to love her, for she was nothing short of amazing. Ann was always known for her selfless acts and doing for others. She was not afraid of hard work nor would she shy away from a challenge. She was constantly expanding her horizons by learning new things. If she didn't know how to do something; it was simply because she hadn't gotten around to trying it yet. Ann worked at Gibson's from 1974-1984. She then worked at Mayfield's Grocery from 1985-1995. Then, in 1995-2007, she took a position as mail route carrier for The Hico Post Office, where after 12 years and eleven months, and where most remember her for her dedicated service, she retired at the age of 77. In addition; during her time employed at Mayfield's, she completed training and began selling insurance for Woodmen, which carried over and combined with her postal position as well, a true example of the hard working and determined spirit she embodied. Ann was a kind and selfless woman who was continually defying her age and amazing us all. Whether by driving herself to Houston to spend time with her daughter, to the Metroplex to care for her sister, or simply learning new things about her iPhone at the tender age of 81, she was an inspiration to many, a woman to be admired, and a joy to be around. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with a passion. Her name was truly fitting; as she was never concerned about herself, yet always thinking of "AN"other. There will never be ANother Ann like our Ann. Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Addie Irene Rutledge, and father, Henry Houston Ryon. brother, Walter Ryon, and brother, Bobby Ryon. Survivors include: husband, Albert Ernest Tucker Jr., sisters Joy Harston and husband Sam, sister, Beverly Tidwell and husband Bob, sister, Sue Moony son, William Albert and wife Debbie Tucker, son, Ronald and wife Tina Tucker, son, Albert Ernest III and wife Sue Tucker, and daughter, Charlotte Nease. Grandchildren include: Howard Tucker, Gaye Lyne Howard, Gary and wife Linda Tucker, Amanda (Tucker) Whitehead and husband Ryan, Sherie Tucker, Ashley Tucker, and Lacy Nease. Great grandchildren include: Michael Tucker, Tiffany Tucker, Tammy Ann Harris, Ryder Tucker Whitehead, and Kaydin Tucker Though our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of this extraordinary woman; we know she is content, for she is finally Home...and on the day of her arrival, Home truly became Where The Heart Is.

Anna Beth Tucker

April 2, 1931 - April 12, 2013