Emma Jean Stucker

Emma Jean Young Stucker, a loving, devoted, and dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at her home in Frankfort, Kentucky, after a brief illness. Mrs. Stucker, a native of the St. John’s area of Franklin County was the widow of the late Haskell Stucker to whom she was married for sixty-four years and the daughter of the late Landon Bryant Young and Gladys Duncan Young. A graduate of Bald Knob High School, Class of 1940, and Miss Shaw’s Secretarial School in 1941, Mrs. Stucker began her professional career as an accountant for Pennington Bakery, worked for thirty years in State Government in various capacities including service as Assistant Director, Department of Personnel, and was appointed Office Manager for School Service. In 1986, she received the Governor’s Outstanding Kentuckian Award in recognition of achievements and meritorious service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. A woman of unwavering faith, she was the oldest active member of Memorial Baptist Church serving seventy-two years in many capacities from Sunday School teacher of children and adults to Church Treasurer to Personnel Committee Chairperson. Always active in community, Mrs. Stucker was a long-time member of the Frankfort Woman’s Club serving in many leadership positions. As secretary of the Franklin County Democratic Committee in the 1960s, she was the motivator and organizer in revitalizing the Franklin County Democratic Woman’s Club making this organization the largest and most influential women’s group in the Commonwealth. Survivors include children, Angela S. Bennett (Glenn), Weddington, NC, and Rod Stucker (Diane), Goodlettsville, TN; grandchildren, Larry Bennett (Janis), Waxhaw, NC, Susan Bostick (Tim), Fort Worth, TX, Keith Stucker (Beth), Louisville, KY, and Jennifer (Tim) Clark, Mt. Juliet, TN; and twelve great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by many relatives and devoted friends. We celebrate Emma Jean Stucker’s remarkable life and her influence as she brought good will to her family, neighbors, friends, and those in less-than-fortunate circumstances. Mrs. Stucker lived her life to the fullest and with a vitality of spirit as she mentored many young women in church and in the workplace. A Celebrate of Life Service for Emma Jean Stucker, will be held at LeCompte Taylor Johnson Funeral Home on Saturday, May 14, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be on Friday, May 13, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Dr. Mike Colston and Dr. William Carter will officiate. lnterment will follow in the Bagdad Cemetery, Bagdad, KY. Tim Clark, Keith Stucker, Larry Bennett, Rod Stucker, Glenn Bennett, and Keenan Bennett will serve as pallbearers. Sunshine Class at Memorial Baptist Church, Deacons of Memorial Baptist Church, and Bald Knob Graduating Class of 1940 will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Memorial Baptist Church, 130 Holmes Street, Frankfort, KY, or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601. The family would like to express appreciation for the outpouring of support and love by friends and special caregivers. You may share memories and leave condolences on her tribute wall at www.ljtfuneralhome.com.

Emma Jean Stucker

May 26, 1923 - May 11, 2016