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Mary V. Tucker

October 17, 1933 — July 4, 2025

Carmel

Mary V. Tucker, 91 of Carmel, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 4, 2025. Mary was born on October 17, 1933, in Adamsville, TN to the late Lon and Beulah Varnell. She grew up in Memphis, TN where she earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee.

Mary was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a strong Christian and instilled her values deeply into her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren. She has indeed left a legacy of a strong and unwavering faith. She was very active in Bible Study Fellowship, an organization that spreads the gospel around the world with over 1,000 classes worldwide. She inspired her daughter, Jill to participate in BSF for over 30 years.

Mary became a widow at the age of 58. She gained strength from her family, church community, and her relationship with God. She stayed in Memphis, working at St. Francis Hospital until she was 67. She then retired and moved to be with her children and grandchildren in Omaha, NE. She continued to move around the country as her son-in-law was transferred with IBM. She settled in Carmel, Indiana with her daughter, Jill, her son-in-law, Charles, and her grandchildren, Mary Claire and Katie. She lived in Carmel for 24 years.

Mary lived a life of service and was instrumental in raising her grandchildren. She was always with Jill as she struggled with the challenges of being a young mother. She moved in with Jill and Charles in 2015. Her death will leave a void in many lives. She will be remembered as a true servant of the Lord Jesus to whom she dedicated her life.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Tucker; siblings Willie Varnell, Peggy Varnell, and Mattie Owens. She is survived by her daughter, Jill (husband, Charles) Bass; granddaughters, Mary Claire (husband, Graham) Cote, and Katherine Bass.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12th at Castleton Community Church, 5825 E 91st. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 and the funeral from 3:00-4:00.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bible Study Fellowship at bsfinternational.com. Select the button in the upper right corner that says “Give.”

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