Iria J. Tucker

Iria Jean Tucker was born in Kemper County, Mississippi on June 24, 1948 to her beloved parents Pauline Davis-Hickman and Dossie Hickman who preceded her in death. She was one of eleven children born to this union.

Iria attended school in Kemper County until her family moved to the MIssissippi Delta. She had a a passion for helping everyone, singing in the church choir, tending to her flowers, and listening to Gospel music.

She is preceded in death by her parents Pauline Davis-Hickman and Dossie Hickman, sisters and brothers; Catherine Gooden, Leon (Robert) Davis, Joe Edward Colson, Howard Colson, Wlliam Junior Hickman, Bessie Jane Hickman, and Jessie James Hickman. The special love of her life Willie James Jones.

She leaves to cherish her memories her loving son Leon James Tucker (Susan), One sister Willie Lee Washington, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.