Marion Tucker

Ware Shoals- Marion Elizabeth Gambrell Tucker, 85, widow of William Tucker, of 2961 Poplar Springs Rd, died Friday, March 1, 2013, at her home after fighting a long battle with cancer.

Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Spears Gambrell and Ruth E. Lancaster Gambrell Lollis. She was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Chiquola Mfg.

Surviving are one son, Robert Cowart and wife Vickie of Ware Shoals, two daughters, Frankie Johnson and husband Jerry of Honea Path, Linda Cothran and husband Faron of Ware Shoals, a brother, Malcom Gambrell of Simpsonville, two sisters, Mary Ellen Drake and Bobbie Sullivan both of Honea Path, eighteen grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a son, Larry J. Cowart, and three daughters, Sandra Jean O’Cain, Glenda Susan Rice, and Brenda Joyce Hinton.

Memorial services will be held 2PM Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Parker-White Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Marcus Bishop officiating.

The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends 1-2PM Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home. Parker-White-Pruitt Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com