Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NamePaula Darlene POLK
Birth Date27 Feb 1951
Birth PlaceFort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas
Death Date21 Feb 2019 Age: 67
Death PlaceHot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas
Burial Date25 Feb 2019
Burial PlaceWaldron, Scott County, Arkansas, Freedom Cemetery
Spouses
Birth Date1946 Age: 80
FatherLawson TUCK (1923-1992)
MotherEssie Mae JOHNSON (1923-1989)
ChildrenS. D. (?-)
 D. (1973-)
 S. S. (?-)
Notes for Paula Darlene POLK
Paula D. (Polk) Tuck February 27, 1951 - February 21, 2019
Paula D. Tuck, 67, of Hot Springs , Arkansas passed away February 21, 2019 in Hot Springs . Paula was born February 27, 1951 in Fort Smith , Arkansas to the late Herbert Donald and Avanel Nadine (Earls) Polk.

Paula was a devoted member of Freedom Freewill Baptist Church for 35 years. She loved to sing, dance, travel and enjoy life. She had a way about her that made others smile and enjoy life too. She had a huge heart and loved her family beyond reason. She could never refuse a person in need. She welcomed anyone into her home and treated them all like family. She loved her family gatherings and even when she didn’t feel her best, she wanted to be surrounded by loved ones. She was loved by all and will be missed dearly.

Paula is survived by her husband Sheridan Tuck of the home, three children; Sherry Ragotero and husband Solomon of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Dana Griffin and husband Ray of Mansfield, Arkansas, Scott Tuck and wife Alyssa of Shawnee, Kansas, 11 grandchildren; Josh Elmore and wife Ashley, Cody Elmore, Janine Roma, Trey Elmore, Bryce Elmore, Orion Tuck, Reiley Tuck, Curtis Griffin, Jaicy Griffin, Mckeenzie Griffin, Everly Tuck; four great-grandchildren; Cecilia Elmore, Lily Elmore, Jackson Elmore and Keith Ragotero.

She is also survived by siblings; Shirley Qualls and husband Richard, Marilyn Jones, Lori Freitas, Kathy Henson and husband Dan, Johnny Polk, Ronnie Polk and wife Boo, Jerry Polk and wife Marilyn, Terry Polk and wife Sandy, Serena Womack and companion Jack Frazier, half brother Larry Daws, the entire Tuck family and by several nieces, nephews, friends and other family.

She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Avanel Polk, one brother Donald Ray Polk, two sisters; Beverly Polk and Carol Ann Polk.

Visitation will be Sunday February 24, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday February 25, 2019 at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Galinato officiating. Burial will follow the services at Freedom Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield .

Pallbearers will be grandsons; Josh Elmore, Cody Elmore, Trey Elmore, Bryce Elmore, Curtis Griffin and Jacie Griffin.

On Find A Grave.

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