Patsy Nell Tucker

Patsy Nell Tucker

Mrs. Patsy Nell Tucker, 92, of Eldridge, Ala., passed away at her residence on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. Patsy was born on July 8, 1934, in Lynn, Ala., to Charlie Benjamin Long and Rosa Savannah Lambert Long.
One of 10 children, she grew up surrounded by family. On Oct. 29, 1955, Patsy married the love of her life, Charles Waylon (Tommy) Tucker. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised three children. In 1963, they built their family home, where Patsy remained until her passing. That home became a place filled with memories, family gatherings and the warmth of a woman whose love for her family knew no bounds. Patsy was a longtime, faithful member of Eldridge Church of Christ, where her church family held a special place in her heart. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she treasured the fellowship and friendships she shared with her church family throughout the years.
Throughout her working years, Patsy served her community in many ways. Before her marriage, she worked for the local telephone company. After marrying Tommy, she worked at Holiday Homes in Lynn and Ben’s Store in Eldridge. In her later years, she devoted herself to caring for the elderly. She also loved her community and faithfully served for many years at the local voting polls. Although Patsy held many roles throughout her life, she considered her greatest accomplishments to be her family and her church family, both of whom she loved dearly. She was also well known throughout the community for her delicious fried pies, and they became one of the sweetest ways she shared her love with others.
Patsy is survived by her children, Vickie Tucker Cosby (Kevin), Scott Tucker (Meloney) and Sherrie Tucker Behel (Wade); her grandchildren, Shaun Cosby (Ashley) of Birmingham, Luke Cantrell (Amanda) of Collierville, Tenn., Seth Cosby of Winfield, Tyler Behel (Brittany) of Winfield, Chelle Tucker Phillips (Mike) of Bentonville, Ark., Hayden Thompson (Zach) of Florence and Wesley Tucker (Sarah Grace) of Petal, Miss.; her great-grandchildren, Kate Cantrell, Preston Cantrell, Owen Cosby, Sam Cantrell, Waylon Behel, Wright Cantrell, South Behel, Tucker Phillips, Lucy Behel, Olivia Phillips, Thomas Tucker and (soon to be) Elizabeth Grace Tucker; her in-laws, Johnny and Betty Tucker, Jim and Margie Sue Wallace, Larry and Dorothy Tucker, Glenda Logan, Tommie and Donna Turner and Wayne Riggs; along with a host of nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Waylon Tucker; her parents, Charlie and Rosa Long, her brothers, Bill Long (Verna), Ellis Long (Geneva), Cecil Long (Dola), Charles Ray Long (Dolly) and U.L. Long (Glynda); her sisters, Cleo Long, Clara Farris (Grady), Christine Farris (Wallace) and Opal Armstong (Clois); her parents-in-law, Cecil and Lucille Tucker; and sister-in-law, Louise Riggs.
A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Tucker was held on October 19 at the Eldridge Church of Christ with burial following in the Kelly Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Friends With Food at: P.O. Box 64, Eldridge, AL 35554, or Venmo: @Meloney-Tucker.

Bowen Funeral Home
Winfield, AL
205-487-4327