Linda Lee (Tanner) Tucker

Linda Lee Tucker, born August 4, 1949, passed away peacefully at Missouri Baptist Hospital. The family would like to offer sincere gratitude to the staff at Missouri Baptist Hospital and Saline Care Center for taking a vital role in ensuring she was well cared for in the final part of her journey. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Eckles Louise Tanner and James Tanner; and by her daughters, Sandy Taylor and Kimberly Stewart. She is survived by her son, Floyd Stewart; her sister, Brenda Whittington; her brother, Mickey Tanner; her 11 grandchildren; and many beloved great-grandchildren and cousins. Linda led a life full of challenges, yet she consistently chose to take the higher road, meeting hardship with grace and resilience. She was best known for her selfless care for others, especially her unwavering devotion to family. She played a vital role in helping raise several of her grandchildren, offering love that was steady, sacrificial, and unconditional. Her care was shown not through words alone, but through presence, perseverance, and a quiet strength that shaped generations. Cremation services will be handled privately. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.