Bonnie Louise Tucker

Bonnie Louise Tucker, 83, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Advena Living of Cherryvale.

Bonnie was born on January 10, 1943, in Cherryvale, Kansas, to Martin and Alta Wade. She grew up in Cherryvale and attended Cherryvale High School before continuing her education at Bible Holiness School in Independence, Kansas, where she graduated in 1961.

On July 10, 1961, Bonnie was united in marriage to Gerald Tucker in Miami, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2001.

Throughout her life, Bonnie devoted herself to helping others through her work in nursing homes and hospitals, including Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kansas Her compassionate nature and willingness to care for those in need were qualities that carried beyond her profession and into her everyday life.

Bonnie was a devoted member of the Wesleyan Holiness Alliance Church, where her faith remained an important part of her life. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting and sewing, often putting her creativity and talents to good use. Above all, Bonnie treasured time spent with her family. She especially loved planning family gatherings and cherished memories. Her family was a source of great joy, and she took pride in the time they shared.

Bonnie is survived by her sister, Christie McCardie and her husband Bill, of Phoenix, Arizona; her daughters, Joy Wilson and her husband Ron, of Nowata, Oklahoma, and Susan Hobbs and her husband, Robert, of Liberty, Kansas; and her son, Brad Tucker and his wife, Connie, of Mountain View, Missouri; 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Alice Weatherspoon of Copan, Oklahoma, Mary Tucker of Cherryvale, Kansas; brother-in-law, Donald Tucker; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Alta Wade; daughter, Eugenia Merkey, and her brothers, Jim Wade and Dickie Wade.

Bonnie will be remembered for her kind and caring heart, her unwavering faith, and the love she shared so generously with those around her. Whether through her years of caring for others, the things she lovingly created, or the family gatherings she brought together, Bonnie found joy in making others feel loved and valued. Her legacy lives on in the memories she helped create and in the hearts of the family and friends who were blessed to know her.

Memorials may be made out to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and may be left or sent to Wickham Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service at 216 East 4th Street, Cherryvale, Kansas 67335.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, From 9AM to 10AM at Wickham Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cherryvale, Kansas. Funeral services will follow at 10AM at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Rutland Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.