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Obituary of Blannie Story Tucker

BLANNIE STORY TUCKER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - August 1, 2001 

Blannie Story Tucker, 86, died July 31, 2001. A lifetime resident of Newsoms , Mrs. Tucker was the daughter of the late Willie K. and Sallie Futrell Story and the widow of Andrew W. ``Dick'' Tucker. She was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Tucker was an avid gardener and she loved her flowers. 

Survivors include three godsons, Tommy Crowder and wife Marilyn, Glenn Crowder and wife Carolyn, Dennis Crowder and wife Debbie, all of Newsoms ; and a brother, Aubrey T. Story of Newsoms . She was predeceased by two sisters, Bessie Newsom and Florrie Story and two brothers, Willie Story and Kinston Story. 

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hollywood Cemetery , Newsoms , by the Rev. Kenneth Williams and the Rev. Gary Hartman. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel. Memorials may be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 297, Newsoms , VA 23874. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B9


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Blannie Story Tucker, 86, of Newsoms, Virginia, died on 31 Jul 2001.

A graveside funeral for Blannie Story Tucker was held on 2 Aug 2001 at Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms, Virginia, officiated by Rev. Kenneth Williams and Rev. Gary Hartman.

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BLANNIE STORY TUCKER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - 1 August 2001 

Blannie Story Tucker, 86, died 31 July 2001. A lifetime resident of Newsoms, Mrs. Tucker was the daughter of the late Willie K. and Sallie Futrell Story and the widow of Andrew W. "Dick" Tucker. She was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Tucker was an avid gardener and she loved her flowers. 

Survivors include three godsons, Tommy Crowder and wife Marilyn, Glenn Crowder and wife Carolyn, Dennis Crowder and wife Debbie, all of Newsoms; and a brother, Aubrey T. Story of Newsoms. She was predeceased by two sisters, Bessie Newsom and Florrie Story, and two brothers, Willie Story and Kinston Story. 

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday [2 August 2001] at Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, by the Rev. Kenneth Williams and the Rev. Gary Hartman. The family will receive friends today [1 August 2001] from 7 to 8 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel. Memorials may be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 297, Newsoms, VA 23874. 

––– Vital Statistics –––

|-------------------------------------------------|
| Name  | Blannie Story Tucker                    |
| Age   | 86 years                                |
| Birth | 1915 (estimated); [location not stated] |
| Death | 31 July 2001; [location not stated]     |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                    | Relationship                  | Residence                             |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Blannie Story Tucker    | Decedent                      | Newsoms, Virginia (lifetime resident) |
| Andrew W. "Dick" Tucker | Deceased husband              | [not stated]                          |
| Willie K. Story         | Deceased father               | [not stated]                          |
| Sallie Futrell Story    | Deceased mother               | [not stated]                          |
| Tommy Crowder           | Godson                        | Newsoms, Virginia                     |
| Marilyn Crowder         | Wife of godson Tommy Crowder  | Newsoms, Virginia                     |
| Glenn Crowder           | Godson                        | Newsoms, Virginia                     |
| Carolyn Crowder         | Wife of godson Glenn Crowder  | Newsoms, Virginia                     |
| Dennis Crowder          | Godson                        | Newsoms, Virginia                     |
| Debbie Crowder          | Wife of godson Dennis Crowder | Newsoms, Virginia                     |
| Aubrey T. Story         | Brother                       | Newsoms, Virginia                     |
| Bessie Newsom           | Deceased sister               | [not stated]                          |
| Florrie Story           | Deceased sister               | [not stated]                          |
| Willie Story            | Deceased brother              | [not stated]                          |
| Kinston Story           | Deceased brother              | [not stated]                          |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 1 August 2001        |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B9                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Lifetime resident of Newsoms, Virginia  
• Member of Newsoms United Methodist Church  
• Homemaker  
• Avid gardener who loved her flowers  
• Birth name was Blannie Story

[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/66120786/blannie-tucker
www.findagrave.com/memorial/60905227/andrew_walter-tucker
]

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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