Patricia “Diane” Tucker

Patricia “Diane” Tucker

(August 5, 1954 – January 20, 2022)

Patricia “Diane” Tucker , 67, of Cowden, IL, passed away at 12:21 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Diane was born on August 5, 1954 in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of Gladys Keers. Diane married Lanny Tucker on April 3, 1980. Diane started the Cowden First Responders and was chief for several years. Diane enjoyed traveling with her husband and loved the mountains. She also enjoyed horseback riding, camping, and fishing. She loved spending time with her family and Chihuahuas.

She is survived by her husband, Lanny: brother, Herbert “Bud” Keers of Naperville, IL; daughters, Missy Hudson and husband Kenny of Cowden, IL, and Tara Bly of Shelbyville, IL; granddaughter, Kelcie West and husband Stephen of Cowden, IL.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.

She will be greatly missed.