Paulette Tucker Wanchik, 63, of Largo, FL, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Brookside Hospice House in Palm Harbor.
Born in Clearwater to Alphonso and Flora Tucker, she was a graduate of Largo High School. Paulette retired as Secretary and Word Processor from the State Attorney’s office after 32 years of service. She was an active member of Gulf Coast Church. She was an artist, musician, and avid sports fan. She enjoyed horses and horse racing, singing, fishing, and camping.
Paulette was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Gary and Kenny Tucker. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Stephen) Castle, Clearwater, FL; son, John Cobalt Osoling, St. Petersburg, FL; brother, Roger Tucker, Largo; sister, Linda Burgess, Safety Harbor, FL; and four grandchildren: Kaycie, Neven, Ryan, and Danica.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Gulf Coast Church, 13301 Walsingham Road, Largo 33774. Interment will follow at 1:00 PM at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater.
Contributions may be made to Gulf Coast Church, www.gulfcoastchurch.org, or Suncoast Hospice Foundation, www.thehospice.org.
Please sign the guestbook below.
Paulette was my second cousin, and sister to Kenny, was with my brother and I at the same time in Vietnam the first time I went. I love and miss them both. Paulette was quite spoken, but a big heart. She is with The Father now, and family members. We love you, Paulette. Bill
Dear Mom, I love you so much. I just can’t believe you are gone too soon. My heart is breaking but I’m happy that you are now free from the cancer and pain. It hurt me to see you hurt and you never complained. I will miss you always. You were my rock in this sometimes crazy hectic world. Thank you for being the best mother to me and John. We are so proud of you and appreciate you so much.
Rest in Peace my sweet Mommy you are now safe in his arms!
to my loving sister-I can’t believe you are gone I will miss you so much you were so corageous fighting your cancer but now you are with the rest of the family and at peace.I love you-Sis
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jenni and all of your family. I was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May God embrace and comfort you as you walk this path and know that your Mom will always be with you.
Love and prayers,
Dawn
Kindness: the language the deaf can hear and the blind can see–Mark Twain. Kindness is one of the attributes that I think of when I remember Paulette. That, along with the quite dignity she showed no matter what came her way, made her a hero in my eyes. Today, with no more pain, she is, in the words of a song written by her late brother, Kenny, “Safe in His Arms”.
When I met you in 1980 I realized then that you were a determined young woman who loved her family. Your children were the true loves of your life. What a wonderful legacy of love you leave for all the lives you touched. Thankful to have known you Paulette. Enjoy your chat with God.
Kari
In behalf of Bible Fellowship where we knew you Paulette for so many years we extend to all of the family our sincere prayers at this time of bereavement. Her smile and her singing will be long remembered.
Aunt Paulette, I can say I am truly blessed in so many ways by being a TUCKER, you were not just my Aunt (my Dad’s Sister) but like a second Mother to me, you were always a phone call away and willing to listen no matter what, I promise you from the bottom of my heart, that I will make sure Jennifer and John along with Steve and the Girls are looked after, I will be there shoulder to cry on just like yours was to me! I love you and miss you, but blessed that you are pain free, and “Safe in His arms” along with Dad (Kenny Tucker) and the rest of our Tucker Family! You are an Angel looking down upon us all!
Dear Mema, Thank you for being such a great grandmother to me. I cherish every moment we spent together. I’m going to miss you SO much! I love you. <3
To the Tucker family. We have known Paulette, her parents and siblings for over 55 yrs. So sorry to hear of her passing but know that she is free of all pain and in the arms of her Saviour. Our prayers are with the family.
We are sad to hear of Paulette’s passing, but as much as we all will miss her here, we would not want her to leave where she is now to come back here. We will always have the fun memories of the family get-togethers with her and the whole Tucker family. Paulette, may you rest in peace in the arms of Jesus until we meet again when God calls all of us home.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Paulette was my coworker for many years, and always showed great courage right to the end. She was very determined, and I have so much respect for her. May God’s love bring you peace in your time of grief.
I read with sadness of the loss of Paulette. May the sadness which you experience be comforted by your cherished memories and the warmth of family and friends. May God comfort your mourning and heal your broken heart. In His Word the Bible, He tells us of a brighter future when our loved ones will awake from their restful sleep to enjoy life in paradise. John 11:11; Matthew 5:5; Revelation 21:3,4. Many are finding solace in this promise. I pray that you will also. Galatians 1:3. May God grant you peace. Our deepest condolences.
We met Paulette back in the 80’s, She was a quiet and soft spoken person. Our prayers for her family.
As a former member of the State Attorney’s Office, I worked with Paulette for over four years until I retired in 2011. She was a wonderful and reliable co-worker. The work environment was tense and busy, but she, me and her other co-workers always seemed to find time to engage each other and laugh. I know she dealt with daily physical pain from the cancer that most of us, like me, could only respect and admire yet never identify with. Know now that the pain is gone, and she is now fully embraced by His love!
I am so very sorry to hear of Paulette’s passing. My love and prayers go out to the Tucker family. I will miss her. Paulette was a wonderful lady.
It has been 2 years now thinki of you everyday love and miss you so much.