Mary Marie "Mimi" Sparks Tucker age 73, of Irvine, Kentucky transitioned to her heavenly home on February 12th, 2024, surrounded by her five grandchildren whom she adored.

Mimi retired from Kentucky Department of Transportation, previously worked as a health-care professional at the Estill County Senior Citizens' Center, owned Mimi's Fabric Shop and was a gifted seamstress. Throughout her professional career(s) she built many lifelong friendships that she valued greatly.

Mimi was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Sue Sparks, and her in in-laws Bill and Chic Tucker. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, William Cole "Bill" Tucker, sister Kathy (Bobby) Finney, and Pleas McIntosh- the brother she never had, in addition to the McIntosh brothers.

Her love of cooking for family and friends will be carried on by her three children William "Budd" Cole Tucker (Tammy), Kenneth "Kenny" Lynn Tucker (Mickey), Elizabeth Kathleen "Katie" Ferrell (Robbie), and bonus son Terry Fitzgerald Carroll (Sonya). and five grandchildren, Whitney Shae Young (David), Michael Boone Tucker, Emily Maxine Osborne (Tyler), Kenton Dean Tucker, and Daniel Cole Ferrell, and two bonus grandsons, Austin Grant Howell (Andika, Link, Jeremih), Charles "Charlie" Brenton Howell. Kimberly Finney (niece), Robbie Finney (nephew), Brack Finney (nephew).

Mimi was a life-long member of Ravenna Christian Church, and the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. Mimi will always be remembered for her remarkable cooking talent, love for animals, service to veterans, and devotion to her family and friends.

Funeral Services for Mary Marie "Mimi" Sparks Tucker will be conducted on Thursday, February 15th, 2024, at 1:00 pm. In the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Tony White will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Whitney Ferrell, Boone Tucker, Emily Ferrell, Dean Tucker, Cole Ferrell, Terry Carroll, Pleas McIntosh, Terry Webb, Kendall Baber, and Billy Wiseman.

In Lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Marcum & Wallace Foundation in support of the Angel Cart.

Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Mary Marie "Mimi" Sparks Tucker.