Funeral services for Martha Lou McClesky Tucker, 85, of Junction City, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 9, 2025 at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Brother Nick Andrews, pastor of Pilgrims Baptist Church, will officiate with Brother Rubin Weaver, Brother, J.W. Helm, and Brother Wayne Patterson assisting. Interment will follow at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery. Special Music will be provided by Trent McLelland and Seth Smith. A graveside solo will be performed by David Patterson on the bagpipes. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.,  Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the church

Martha entered her heavenly home on June 5, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1940, to the late Orby and Mary Beth (Helm) McCleskey of Wesson, Arkansas.

Martha was a faithful member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, where she loved serving her Lord and her community. A devoted homemaker, she found joy in sewing, cooking, reading, and cultivating flowers and vegetables from her garden. She also shared a love for music and often played the piano for services at both Blanchard Springs Baptist Church and Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church.

Martha and her beloved husband, J.H. (Jimmy) Tucker of 65 wonderful years, were blessed to travel extensively visiting 48 U.S. states, two foreign countries, and numerous national monuments throughout the United States and Canada. Martha cherished her role as a mother to her two sons, Mark and Todd, until the Lord called them home. She shared a special bond with her cherished cat, Kitty Baby.

Martha is survived by her loving husband, J.H. (Jimmy) Tucker; two brothers, James McCleskey of Junction City, LA, and William C. (Buddy) McCleskey of Tulsa, OK; and one sister, Betty Ann (McCleskey) Harris and her husband Cotton of Hope, AR.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sons, Mark Tucker and Todd Tucker (and his wife Valeria); and her brother, Craig McCleskey.

Pallbearers will be Oscar Tedeton, Keith Thurmon, Hunter Wilson, David Thurmon, Bobby Stringer, and Jarred Cater. Honorary Pallbearers will be Junior Ford, Carson Andrews

Martha’s life was one of quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering love. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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