Bona Kay Tucker "Bonnie" was born in Kennett, Missouri on March 5, 1957. She passed away on April 16, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was 68 years of age.

She was preceded in death by parents: Elbert and Geneva Gage, husband: Paul David Tucker, 2 sisters: Judy Lightheart and Georgia Roper, and 2 grand babies and several other family members.

Bonnie was a very sweet and loving Christian woman that enjoyed life, family, and helping others. She was a gifted writer. She had some of her poems published. She had a green thumb and could grow anything. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her dog, Dakota. She enjoyed talking on the phone, watching game shows, and watching romantic and scary movies. She always loved growing and tending to her plants.

She leaves the following behind to cherish her memory:

3 Children: David Christopher (Veronica) Tucker of Rush Springs, OK.

Timothy Dale Tucker of Bragg City, MO.

Jennifer Kay Tucker (Gary Jr.) Singleton of Kennett, MO.

One Brother: Jerry Gage

Several grandchildren and great grandchildren that she loved very much, they were the joy of her life.

Best friend: Ann Payne

And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, in the John W. German Funeral Home Chapel with Bryce Smithee officiating. Interment will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of services.