Tucker, Joyce Highsmith, 87, of Saint Petersburg passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 31, 2012 while visiting her daughter in Nashville, TN.
She was born August 13, 1924 in Pender County, NC, the daughter of Louis and Juliette (Mayo) Highsmith. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, William Herman Tucker, her daughter Juliette Ann Tucker, her sister Virginia (Donald) Gregory, and her brother Louis Allison (Mary) Highsmith. She is survived by son James (Francene) Tucker and daughters Barbara Wiseman, Cynthia Wheeler and Pamela (Juris) Vasilevskis; sister, Eleanor (Edwin) Fawcett and brother Julien (Clara) Highsmith; five grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews. Joyce was a graduate of Pender High School and attended UNC at Chapel Hill. She was a homemaker and Army officer’s wife, providing a stable, loving home for her family while moving 12 times during her husband’s 32 year Army career. Joyce enjoyed traveling, loved to dance, was an avid reader, an excellent bridge player and a gourmet cook. She was highly computer literate and always embraced the latest technology. She was a lady of grace and elegance, greatly loved and respected by her family and friends. Joyce was a long time member of Maximo Presbyterian Church, Infinity, the League to Aid Abused Children and Adults and an organizing member of the Saint Petersburg Chapter, DAR.
Memorial service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21, Maximo Presbyterian Church, 3200 58th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712. Interment will be next to her husband William and daughter Juliette at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, July 30 at 3 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Maximo Presbyterian Church – Celebration Fund, or the charity of your choice.
Veterans Funeral Care
727-524-9202
I WILL TRUELY MISS THIS GREAT LADY I HAD THE PRIVALAGE TO GET TO KNOW.. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILY EVERYDAY SO THAT THE PAIN IS ALITTLE EASIER EACH DAY. I KNOW SHE IS TRUELY HAPPY NOW IN THE ARMS OF HER HUSBAND AND STANDING WITH OUR LORD IN HEAVEN!! LOVE YOU & YOUR FAMILY PAM..
I admired and loved Joyce Tucker. She possessed a kind of elegant strength along with her gentle kindness. I think of her often. She was loved by many, and we all miss her.
I will miss my wonderful,beautiful aunt. I appreciated how she loved my mom, her sister. She was Always fun to be around and raised 4 of the best cousins in the world! She indeed is resting in the loving arms of Jesus!
My heart is heavy as I write this. I remember all the good and fun times I had with your Parents. Your Mother made our once a month dinners so fantastic. Not a one of us girls could top her. Betty, Dolly, Carleen and me. I will be in Orlando next Saturday so I can not be with each and everyone of you to pay my respects. But, believe me I will be with you in my thoughts and prayers. God opens a door and lets his faithful in with love and peace everlasting. May God give you all peace.