of Lepanto, AR

November 21, 1932 - November 2, 2025

Melva Jean Tucker November 21, 1932 - November 2, 2025

Melva Jean Tucker, 92, of Lepanto, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Lepanto. She was born November 21, 1932 in Burnsville, Mississippi to Matthew and Ursula (Holt) Vanderford.

Melva worked in sewing factories for over 30 years and later as a vendor re-stocker with Mid-South Manufacturing for 5 years. She was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed reading, gardening, fishing and hunting. She especially loved her dogs.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Tucker; her sister, Lola Vanderford and her brothers, Robert Vanderford, William Vanderford and Howard Vanderford.

Melva is survived by her son, Ronny Carmon of Lepanto, Arkansas; her daughter, Shirley Fulks of Lepanto, Arkansas; four grandsons; four great-grandsons; two great-great-grandsons; three great-granddaughters and three great-great-granddaughters.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Potter's Cemetery in Lepanto, Arkansas.

Melva will be remembered for her strong faith, love of family and generous spirit.

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