Lois Dodd-Tucker

Lois Dodd-Tucker of Cape Girardeau died Dec. 9, 2020 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Aug. 24, 1924 at Naylor, Mo., daughter of George and Zephra Fowler Blackledge.

April 1, 1945, she married Paul Dodd, an auctioneer and realtor. Lois worked as a co-partner in Dodd Realty with her husband for many years in Poplar Bluff. Paul died Oct. 2, 1972.

She married Freeman Tucker Dec. 28, 1975. He died Oct. 25, 1988. Freeman was a retired barber.

Mrs. Tucker moved from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeau in 1994. Lois wanted to be near family to visit and help out when needed. She found plenty of ways to help indeed!

She was an active member of the West Side Church of God in Poplar Bluff for several years, and a member of the Cape Community Church in Cape Girardeau, in which she taught a Sunday School class.

Lois was a member (sighted) of the River City Workers of the Blind, as she provided transportation and assistance to blind members in the organization. Also, she assisted in the meetings at Good Shepherd Outreach for the Blind.

Survivors include a sister Ruth Ann Mabry (Dewayne) of Millersville; a dear cousin Sabrina Fowler of Cape Girardeau; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, spouses, sisters (Doris Blackledge) and (Wilma Kenser), a brother-in-law (Troy Kenser); and a nephew (Robert Kenser).

Visitation will be at the Fowler and Son’s Funeral Home in Neelyville, Missouri at noon Monday, Dec. 14, with the funeral following at 2 p.m.

Burial will be at Memorial Garden Cemetery in Poplar Bluff.

Due to current health concerns and restrictions that have been mandated; face masks and social distancing are required.