With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Junive Tucker of Defuniak Springs, FL.
The chapters of her life were many; these are some of them.
What Junive gave her children, they will give to theirs.
Junive Tucker was born in Ponce de Leon, Florida on June 2, 1933 to Lester and Annie Floyd. She experienced 93 wonderful years of life before her passing on May 4, 2026.Junive was a proud Navy wife and got to call many places home during her marriage and years raising her family - Pensacola, FL, Virginia, Cuba, Bermuda, New Jersey, Hoods Port, Washington, and Milton, Florida.She loved her family, and she never missed an opportunity to spend time together. Family reunions, going to the beach, and sharing picnics all brought her great joy as she treasured getting to catch up with family and friends. When she was at home, Junive spent time loving her puppy Precious, growing flowers in her garden, sewing, painting ceramics, watching HGTV, and finding new projects for her son Roy to do.She was always so proud to have been able to be present for the birth of each of her grandbabies, and being “MiMi” to her great grandchildren was something she took very seriously. She was always eager to be there for every birthday party and event. She did a great job of making sure every member of the family knew they were cherished and loved dearly.Junive is survived by her children Gloria Roberts (Ron), and Roy Tucker, grandchildren Carl Roberts, Scott Roberts (Holly), Michael Roberts (Jennifer), and Anna Okert (Rob), and great-grandchildren Zackery, Jessie, Arianna, Kyra, Gage, Violet, and Wesley. She also leaves behind nephews Ricky Floyd, Randy Floyd, and Matthew Floyd.She is preceded in death by her husband Martin Tucker, father Lester Floyd, mother Annie Floyd, Marvin Floyd, and Roy Floyd.A wonderful daughter and wife and the best Mom and MiMi, Junive will be so greatly missed. Memories of times spent together, her speaking her mind, and the special love she held for all of her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren will keep her near in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
