Evelyn Rucker

Her Life “Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.” Proverbs 31:31 Evelyn Joyce Nelson Rucker, was born June 17, 1956, to the late Charles Nelson and Pauline (Lacey) Shug Gaines in Byhalia, MS. She accepted God into her life at an early age, at St. Paul MB Church then Macedonia MB Church under the leadership of her husband, Pastor Larry Rucker, Sr. A church she supported and loved faithfully until her passing. Evelyn lived a life worthy of being celebrated. She was a proud graduate of Byhalia High School, class of 1974. Evelyn was a helper, at heart. After courageously fighting and surviving breast cancer, she volunteered her time at the West Clinic for others who’d endured like her. Evelyn worked for Comcast Cable before retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. On Friday, November 7th, God dispatched a fleet of Angels to bring his daughter home. Although we tried to prepare, as much as possible, our hearts still weren’t ready. Yet, we take comfort in knowing Evelyn and God had already spoken and the moment her earthly life ended, she received eternal healing the world couldn’t give. Her Legacy Evelyn was a wife to Larry Rucker, Sr. for 40 years. She was a mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. One brother, Bobby Jones, threebrothers-in-law: Alvin Tate, Timothy Coleman, and Johnny Rucker, Sr. and one sister-in-law,Wanda Rucker, preceded her in death.Evelyn leaves to carry her legacy two sons: Larry (Maria) Rucker, Jr., and Brandon (Erica) Rucker and two daughters: Chante (Michael) Starnes and Tiffany (Tremayne) Page. She leaves to cherish her memories, six brothers: Charles Nelson, Jr., Carey Nelson, Larry (Shirley) Newsom, Conrad (Rhonda) Nelson, Michael Nelson, Clyde (Carolyn) Nelson, five brothers-in-law: George Rucker, Sr., Robert (Annie) Rucker, Jr., LB (Cicely) Rucker, David Rucker, Tommy Rucker Five sisters: Jeweline Nelson, Vivian Tate, Charlett Nelson, Lisa (Ray) Taylor, Patricia Jones and two sisters-in-law: Fannie Rucker-Stovall (Isaac), and Cora (Monolito) Bailey.As well as grandchildren who will carry her memories: D’Andre Johnson, Dividra Parker, Alexis Parker, Jaylon Key, Christopher Parker, Chase Rucker, A’Miracle Fulton, Mya Rucker, Mason Rucker, Mehkiei Rucker, Mehkel Rucker, and Miliya Rucker. Godson, Courtney Boyd and her niece/daughter, Kena (Edgar) Bright. Great-grandchildren: Saniyah Clay, Jaiden Parker, Jalani Key and Ezekiel Echols. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and so many other family members, and friends whose lives she touched every day.

Evelyn Rucker

June 17, 1956 - November 7, 2025