Mrs. Leona Parker Rucker, age 60 of Dickson, Tennessee, left this earthly life on June 8, 2024. Leona was born to the late Tommy and Addie B. Parker in Hickman County on July 28, 1963.

Leona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her life took a beautiful turn in 2017 when she married Jeff Rucker. Together they created cherished memories and shared a passion for life’s simple pleasures. Elvis was by far her all-time favorite artist, and he was the background to many family gatherings and quiet moments alike.

In addition to her parents, Leona is preceded in death by her son, Brandon Estes.

Those left to cherish her precious memory are her loving husband, Jeff Rucker of Dickson, Tennessee, daughter Jessica Estes of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, daughter Kellie Rucker of Portland, Tennessee, grandchildren, Darren & Alyssa Webster of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, Kaine Hollis of Portland, Tennessee, Stella Estes, Axel Blaine, Asher Sanders of Mississippi, a host of siblings, nieces and nephews. Leona loved her family more than anything and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation with the family will be 12 June 2024 from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM (at McDonald Funeral Home, Inc. – Hickman County.  Graveside Services will be held at Hilltop Cemetery, Lyles, TN, on 12 June 2024 at 2:00 PM.

McDonald Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Rucker family.