CLAUDIA ANNIECE TUCKER

1951 — 2025

Claudia Anniece Tucker, 74, of Madisonville, Texas, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Madisonville. She was born on Feb. 4, 1951, to J.T. and Ann (Collard) Jordy in Madisonville.

A proud graduate of Deer Park High School in 1969, Claudia continued her education at Sam Houston State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree. She devoted her life to nurturing young minds as a dedicated teacher in the field of education.

Claudia’s passion for learning was matched only by her love for nature and the great outdoors, where she found joy in observing birds, cattle and the beauty of wildlife.

Whether she was spending time on the water or exploring the natural world, Claudia's enthusiasm for life was contagious.

Claudia was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Teresa Laurie Abshire; fatherin- law and motherin- law, E.E. 'Bud' and Sarah Lurie Tucker.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Tucker, of Madisonville; daughter, Karen Gouge (Jason), of Huntsville, Texas; grandchildren, Gabriel Moss (Tori), of Dayton, Texas, and Zackary Moss, stationed in Pensacola, Florida; great-granddaughter, Maggie Mae Moss, of Dayton; niece, Caitlyn Nelson (Jackson), of Spring, Texas; nephews, Justin

Abshire (Katie) and Austin Abshire (Lindsay), both of The Woodlands, Texas; and numerous extended family.

A private family-only graveside service for Claudia was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Madisonville. The Rev.

Beau Bevers and Bro.

Kerry Stroud officiated the service.

Pallbearers were Tommy Tucker, Jason Gouge, Gabriel Moss, Justin Abshire, Austin Abshire and Jackson Nelson.

Honorary Pallbearers were Jimmy Collard, Wayne Collard and Tom Goens.

In lieu of flowers, the Tucker family kindly asks that donations be made to a cancer society of your choice.

Arrangements were under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas — a Walters Family Funeral Home.