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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dorothy Inez Tucker, 82, of Babson Park

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Dorothy Inez Tucker, 82

Dorothy Inez Tucker of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born July 24, 1942 in Lake Wales to the late George and Laura Smith; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Dorothy was the owner of Tucker Grove Service and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the casino. She loved to spend time with her family.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Frank Tucker; and brothers, Bill Smith, Johnny Smith, and Melvin Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Inez Wilson and husband Mike of Homosassa Springs, Karen Kae Edwards and husband Keith of Lake Wales; son, Jimmy Franklin Tucker and wife Karen of Babson Park; sister Thelma Gandy and husband Wendall of Babson Park; brother, Robert Smith of Osage, Kansas; grandchildren, Tiffany and husband Kyle, Kandi and husband Jeffrey, Tara; step-grandchildren, Melissa, Tabatha; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Sean, Elizabeth, Oakley, Rylynn; and great-great-granddaughter, Paisley.

A private family service will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor can be sent to Good Shepherd Hospice (https://www.chaptershealth.org/for-volunteers-donors/personal-giving/). 

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Maria Iannucci

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