Donna Dianne Tucker
Donna Dianne Tucker, 71 of Marion died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her residence Tuesday evening. She was born in Elwood, Indiana on August 19, 1949 to Richard Allen and Peggie Joy (Edwards) Burris. Donna married Vern S. Tucker on June 1, 1986, he preceded her in death on November 14, 2007.
Donna was a registered nurse. She earned her RN at I.U. Kokomo and later her nursing bachelor degree at Indiana Wesleyan. She excelled in the obstetrics department, assisting many ladies with their childbirth experience. Donna had a skill that would bring a sense of ease to the expecting mothers. She had worked at Tipton County Memorial Hospital and most recently was the director of Maternal Child and Pediatric at Marion General Hospital.
Donna was involved with the Family Service Society, Healthy Families, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, and Indiana Pediatric Nurses. She was a member of New Life Community Church in Marion. Donna was a sport enthusiast, supporting the Colts and I.U. Football and Basketball. She enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre and the games the nursing card group played.
Survivors include children, Harold Weismiller, Jr and wife Heather Raines of Tipton, Lisa Tragesser of Tipton and Andrew Tragesser and wife Michele of Tipton. Siblings include one brother, Gordon Burris and one sister, Martha Burris of Tipton. Donna was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, William Weismiller, and a sister, Linda (Burris) Sumis.
A celebration of life will take place Saturday October 31, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. Pastor David Grieve will preside. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 5:00 P.M. until service time.
Memorial donations may be made to Marion General Oncology Department 441 N. Wabash Ave. Marion, IN 46952.
A wonderful lady. I had the pleasure of working with Donna for several years. Love and prayers to all who knew and loved her. 💞🙏
So sorry for your loss. May Donna rest in peace Prayers
Sorry for your loss .We had lots of good talks when she worked at Tipton hospital
So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. May she Rest in Peace
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Donna many years ago. She was great to work with and fun to be around. Prayers for her family and may she Rest In Peace.
The Nursing Honor Guard serving North Central Indiana would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Tucker family. We are thankful for Donna’s strength, wisdom, soothing words, compassion, gentle healing hands and love of nursing. We are honored to assist you celebrate her long nursing career. Please know that more than 90 nurses in North Central Indiana are praying for the Tucker family as you prepare to celebrate Donna’s life.
Sorry for your loss gordon and martha.
Donna was working at Tipton Hospital when my son was born.I also remember her from high school. She was a very caring person. Prayers for the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Donna was a wonderful board member and always so supportive of the Healthy Families program. Many babies had parents who learned to listen, love and play with them because of important information about child development. I am so grateful for the support she gave to our program and staff. After I retired as program manager, I missed our conversations. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss i worked with donna at the nursing
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I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Donna from Tipton Hospital. She was a very caring person and a wonderful nurse. She was an example for all. Our prayers are with you