Trudebeth “Trudy” Tucker McIntyre, age 76, died in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a brief but courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Trudy had a larger-than-life personality. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who loved them all fiercely. She was committed to the nursing profession for over 40 years and had an impeccable work ethic.
Trudy is survived by her children, Noel Patrick McIntyre (Angela), Charleston, South Carolina; Tuckkie McIntyre Strode, Little Rock, Arkansas; three grandchildren: Emma Paige McIntyre, Ruthie Grace Strode, and Elizabeth Kinsley Strode; and loyal friends: Janet Woodell, Dr. Vangie Atkinson, and Heather Abed. She was predeceased by her parents, Frederick Noel Tucker and Gertrude Elizabeth King Tucker.
Trudy was born on September 26, 1945, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She graduated from Forrest City High School in 1963. She attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and went on to graduate from the Methodist School of Nursing. She continued her education at the University of Tennessee at Memphis where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Her career in nursing began in Memphis, Tennessee, at John Gaston Hospital and then to Methodist Central Hospital. Trudy and her children moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in 1980 where she continued her career at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She remained there until her retirement.
Trudy’s favorite hobbies included gardening, reading and working out with her Jazzercise ‘divas’. She loved dogs but later adopted Buddy, a cat who was her devoted companion. Trudy served in the roles of junior warden, altar guild member and lay Eucharistic minister at Grace Episcopal Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was also a volunteer at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Food Pantry.
A celebration of life for Trudy is scheduled for Friday, October 15 at 10:00 AM at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. A reception will be held at her daughter’s home immediately following the service.
Arrangements are under the trusted direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400.
16 Comments
So sorry for you loss.
Prayers lifted for Trudys family and friends. Enjoyed working with her at JRMC she was a very hard working professional nurse.
Oh Tuckie – your mom was larger than life and always kind … many warm thoughts for you and the girls!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends during this time. We always enjoyed the time that we were able to spend with her over the years.
Dianne Robinson
Karen Robinson-Lindsey
Glad to have had the chance to work with her.
Tuckie, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a trooper and I know that she is with an army of angels watching over you all. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Will forever miss this amazing lady. Blessed to have been her friend.
So sorry for your loss. Bill and I are praying for you and the family.
Condolences to Trudys’ friends and family. She was a great nurse and friend.
Tuckkie, We at Williams are thinking of you and your girls. Sending love and prayers.
All the volunteers at the Saint Marks food pantry will miss Trudy and her great personality. She had n many food pantry clients who looked to her for support. You are in our prayers .
I’ll always love u remembering the times we took call all night and we got threw it because u came up with some funny joke to get us threw this because we had been up all night taking care surgery patients who needed our help.love willie
Tuckie and Noel I am so sorry about your mom she was a great friend and I like working with her she always had everyone laughing and we all had the best times and great memories she will be missed . My prayers are with you and your family
Tuckie, I met your mom at Jazzercise and I’m so glad I did! She was full of life and kept us laughing! I will miss her. It’s not the same without her.
May she rest in peace
she is in heaven
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