Eva Delores

Tucker-Lingo

Eva Delores Tucker-Lingo was born to the union of Dewrell W. Tucker and Lillian Steele Tucker on Sept. 7, 1943, in the city of Toledo.

She died peacefully at the age of 82 on June 6 after a brief illness at Foundation Park Alzheimer's Care Center in Toledo.

Eva was a 1960 graduate of Scott High School. (Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog)

She received her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Toledo and her master's degree in public administration from UT.

Eva worked as a social worker for Lucas County Children Services and later as the budget director for Unison Health.

She also worked briefly as a secretary for Braden United Methodist Church and did consulting work for mental health agencies in Toledo, including with the Rev. Duane Tisdale.

Eva was preceded in death by her son Stacy L. Moss; daughters Carla Moss and Robin Moss; her parents Dewrell and Lillian Tucker; brother, Ronnie Tucker, her former husband Freddie Moss Jr.; and husband Tennyson P. Lingo.

She is survived by three sons: Darryl Q. Tucker (Joanne) of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; Mark Moss and Antoine Moss (Marilyn Brandon).

Also surviving are grandchildren: Marlon D. Tucker, Chelsie Tucker Jackson (Dominique); Daniel Moss, Shonte Moss, Bradley Moss, Deonte Moss, Desiree Moss, Ranisha Moss, Antoinette Moss, Angela Moss and Tre-Vaughn Moss, and George, Theresa and Tesha Wright and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grand children.

She's also remembered by first cousins Pastor Kenneth Dantzler (Shirley), Mary Dunson and Glenda Barry; Linda and Theron Short, former brother-in-law Charles "Jerry" Moss and former daughter-in-law Evelyn Tucker, and dear friends Betty Newman, Debora Harris and Shirley Crenshaw.

Eva was a lifelong member of Braden United Methodist Church.

She loved the Lord and praised him daily, even during the difficult days.

Eva was an avid reader of the Bible and she loved gospel music.

She was a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, where she served as chairwoman of the Cotillion and was president of the Friends of the Mott Branch Library.

Eva also was a proud parent and grandparent and was proud to witness their accomplishments.

Her family sends a special thanks to the staff at Foundation Park Alzheimer's Care Center, who cared for her until her passing.

The memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. June 18 at Braden United Methodist Church, 4725 Dorr St. in Toledo.