Roberta Douglas Cummings Tucker
Obituary
Roberta Douglas Cummings was born on November 10, 1917 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Her parents were Mary Rebecca Maupin Cummings and Hugh Douglas Cummings. She was the youngest of 5 children.
She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1940 with a degree in Home Economics. She married Robert Lewis Tucker of Little Rock, Arkansas in 1941.
Roberta moved 36 times during her married life. She lived in Houston, Texas, New York, NY, Mogandisio, Somalia; Sydney, Australia; and Jakarta, Indonesia. She had 5 children. After Robert's retirement they returned to Arkansas. She was a Presbyterian for most of her life and was also a member of the First Christian Church of Rogers, Arkansas. She was a member of the Enoch Ashley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi. She was an active member of many organizations in Rogers. For over 25 years she volunteered in the 2nd grade of Northside Elementary and received a Lifetime Honorary Membership in the PTSA.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Lewis Tucker; her brother, Judge Maupin Cummings; and her sisters. Lucy Cummings Webster, Emilie Cummings Bell and Mary Cummings Jongeward.
Roberta is survived by her children, Nancy Jennings and her husband, Richard, of Austin, Texas; Emilie Varnell and her husband, Richard, of Fort Worth, Texas; Robert Tucker and his wife, Jeannette, of Houston, Texas; Lucy Day and her husband, Wendell, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Susan Chappuis and her husband, Duke, of Houston, Texas. She is survived by her grandchildren, Richard Jennings of San Diego; California; Mark Jennings of Austin, Texas; Suzanne Varnell Sanders of Fort Worth, Texas; Richard Varnell of Austin, Texas; Charles Varnell of Denver, Colorado; Robert Tucker of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Sarah Tucker of Houston, Texas; Katherine Tucker Kane of Houston, Texas; Justin Smith of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho and Kelly Chappuis of Houston, Texas. She is survived by Great Grandchildren, Rebecca and Kimberly Jennings of San Diego, California; Kalie, Coleman, Woodrow and Jenibee Jennings of Austin, Texas; Virginia, Charles, Robert and Caroline Sanders of Fort Worth, Texas; Lillian and Emilie Varnell of Denver, Colorado and Clark Kane of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Roberta passed away on February 9, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. A memorial service is planned for 2:00 PM, February 26, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The family would like to thank Odyssey Hospice Care of Fort Worth and Father Johnson Shannon of All Saints' Episcopal Church of Fort Worth, Texas.
She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1940 with a degree in Home Economics. She married Robert Lewis Tucker of Little Rock, Arkansas in 1941.
Roberta moved 36 times during her married life. She lived in Houston, Texas, New York, NY, Mogandisio, Somalia; Sydney, Australia; and Jakarta, Indonesia. She had 5 children. After Robert's retirement they returned to Arkansas. She was a Presbyterian for most of her life and was also a member of the First Christian Church of Rogers, Arkansas. She was a member of the Enoch Ashley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi. She was an active member of many organizations in Rogers. For over 25 years she volunteered in the 2nd grade of Northside Elementary and received a Lifetime Honorary Membership in the PTSA.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Lewis Tucker; her brother, Judge Maupin Cummings; and her sisters. Lucy Cummings Webster, Emilie Cummings Bell and Mary Cummings Jongeward.
Roberta is survived by her children, Nancy Jennings and her husband, Richard, of Austin, Texas; Emilie Varnell and her husband, Richard, of Fort Worth, Texas; Robert Tucker and his wife, Jeannette, of Houston, Texas; Lucy Day and her husband, Wendell, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Susan Chappuis and her husband, Duke, of Houston, Texas. She is survived by her grandchildren, Richard Jennings of San Diego; California; Mark Jennings of Austin, Texas; Suzanne Varnell Sanders of Fort Worth, Texas; Richard Varnell of Austin, Texas; Charles Varnell of Denver, Colorado; Robert Tucker of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Sarah Tucker of Houston, Texas; Katherine Tucker Kane of Houston, Texas; Justin Smith of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho and Kelly Chappuis of Houston, Texas. She is survived by Great Grandchildren, Rebecca and Kimberly Jennings of San Diego, California; Kalie, Coleman, Woodrow and Jenibee Jennings of Austin, Texas; Virginia, Charles, Robert and Caroline Sanders of Fort Worth, Texas; Lillian and Emilie Varnell of Denver, Colorado and Clark Kane of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Roberta passed away on February 9, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. A memorial service is planned for 2:00 PM, February 26, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The family would like to thank Odyssey Hospice Care of Fort Worth and Father Johnson Shannon of All Saints' Episcopal Church of Fort Worth, Texas.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 49, Space 149
General
Nov 10, 1917
Feb 9, 2011
93
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Tributes
she was such a great little lady she will be greatly missed. my prayers are with the family god bless
Jackie Starr - Family Friend
Roberta was one of the finest women I have known. She was a wonderful, loving friend and amazing neighbor. She and Bob were like second parents to my late, former husband Pete and myself. I will always treasure the many memories I have of both Bob and Roberta. My sincerest condolences to the entire family.
Renee Perry - Family Friend
The ladies of the Prairie Grove, Arkansas Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy hold our dear member, Roberta Tucker, in our hearts and prayers and offer our deepest condolences to her family. She will be missed.
Susan Leslie Donahue - Daughters Of The Confederacy
My family - the Carl grandparents, parents Lena &Dolph Helm, and aunts Sarah Carl and Katleen Harlan, were relatives and close friends with the Cummings family. My memories of the sisters, Mary, Emily, Lucy and your sweet mother , Roberta , are very special. Some of them were always present at church and family events. The world has lost much rich tradition with their passing. From my sisters and myself, prayers and peace.
Katie (helm) Rieff - Relative-Friend
I personally find it a daunting task to properly honor, in these words, the life of someone like Roberta Cummings Tucker – a genuine Southern Lady who enjoyed a long life, but more importantly a well-lived life.
According to the Holy Bible, a strong indicator of how well we are aligned with God is revealed in the FRUIT of our spirit, namely LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS and SELF-CONTROL. In the 30 plus years that I knew Roberta, I can honestly say that I saw many, if not ALL, of these qualities displayed on an almost daily basis.
When I left this family more than ten years ago, I was prepared to be treated differently by Roberta and understandably so. However, she would have no part of that, again revealing through what must have been a most heart-wrenching spiritual test, her genuine, kind and TRULY selfless nature.
Another quality that Roberta so powerfully displayed was how she so steadfastly loved, honored and supported her lifelong husband and friend Bob Tucker. To this day Roberta’s long-lived and high-quality marriage to Bob represents (to ME) the EPITOME of what a successful marriage is all about.
Last week, some friends and I were discussing how each of us has the potential to change this world when we inspire like-minded people to follow our lead in taking on a common and worthwhile cause. I believe that Roberta’s well-lived Christian life validates this concept, as evidenced by the many people whose lives she touched and influenced in such a positive and substantive way.
In closing, my life was significantly and positively improved by Roberta’s GENUINE and LOVING spirit. Her passing marks a dreaded and sad day in my life, as she has always represented the higher and better nature that exists within each and every one of us. The passing of Roberta leaves me diminished, but the timeless example of her well-lived and loving life also impresses upon me the importance of living a life that is in alignment with God. I am confident that her lovely soul was greeted with the message “well done, good and faithful servant”.
Brett D. Smith - Ex Son-In-Law
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 49, Space 149
General
Nov 10, 1917
Feb 9, 2011
93
Documents