Claudia M. Tucker

Claudia Mason Tucker was born January 31, 1945 in Petersberg, VA the daughter of the late Roosevelt Clinton and Evelyn M. Turner. She departed this life on Friday, August 21, 2009 after a long illness surrounded by her loving family at her residence.
She received her education in Petersberg graduating from Peabody High School. Claudia also received a certificate in Computer Programming. She was employed for many years as an Administrative Assistant and retired from United Community Insurance Company.
Claudia accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Zion Baptist Church in Petersberg, VA.
On August 4, 1963 Claudia and Charles (Horse) Tucker were united in holy matrimony and to this union 5 children were born. Upon relocating to Troy, NY Claudia united with the Bethel Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. Brewington Stinney where she served faithfully on Usher Board No. 2.
Claudia was a loving, giving person devoted to her family. She could always be found caring for her children, grandchildren, neighborhood and extended family children as well. Claudia always found time to sit and listen when needed
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 46 years, Charles (Horse) Tucker; five children, Sheila T. Wooden of Surry County, VA, James M, Tucker, Karen A. Phillips, Marvin P. Tucker and Sheronda T. Lippitt all of Troy, NY; three sons-in-law,
Elwood B. Wooden, Jr. of Surry County, VA, Maurice Phillips and Daniel E. Lippitt both of Troy, NY; twelve grandchildren including three devoted, Kendall L( Keondra) Tucker of Atlanta, GA, Markala Phillips and Jared Spivy both of Troy, NY; two great grandchildren; a sister Wyonella (Roosevelt) Avery; four bothers Milton Turner, Crist Turner, Aubrey Mason all of Petersberg, VA and William (Okey) Mason of Hampton, VA ; one brother in law, Henry L. (Partilla) Branch of Maryland; six aunts; Yolanda Mason of Bronx, NY, Elois Haskins, Lucille Burnham, Marjorie Caldwell all of Petersberg, VA, Grace Branch and Velma Branch both of Troy, NY; three uncles, Melvin (Louise) Branch of Petersberg, VA, Charles (Delores) Branch and Purcell (Ella) Branch both of Dinwiddie, VA; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and special friends.
Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00 at Bethel Baptist Church, 2165 5th Ave. Troy. Visitation will be Monday at the church from 11 to 1, prior to the service. Interment will be in Carson, Virginia. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerAlbany.com