Patricia Marie Rucker, age 85, of Warrensburg passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Country Club Care Center.

She was born June 27, 1936 to Robert H. Collins and Cordelia Beatrice (Smith) Collins.

On February 21, 1953, she and George M. Rucker were united in marriage. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2000.

Marie raised three children and worked various jobs as well as being a homemaker. She loved crocheting and collecting/selling antiques and jewelry. Her passion was telling others about Christ and the miracles He had performed in her life. She loved to share the Gospel with everyone she met.

Marie is survived by her children, Anthony George Rucker and Priscilla "Reshelle" Rucker, both of Warrensburg; her daughter-in-love, Briget Rucker of Warrensburg; her grandchildren, Brittany Rucker of Warrensburg, Paris Rucker of Kansas City, MO, and Jordan Rucker of Warrensburg; and her great grandchild, Kylie Rucker of Warrensburg. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins to cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy W. Rucker; and sisters Mildred Goodwin, Dorothy Johnson, and Naomi Little.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 25 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Larry Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Torren Thomas, Cedrick Lyles, Garret Lyles, Blake Tetuan, Cameron Hogue, and Jaason Levine. Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Adams, Felton Avery, Robert Ray, Charles Lyles, Gary Adams, Charles Hogue, James Saucy, George Saucy, Lawrence Rucker, Roland Rucker, Jaylen Lightbourn-Levine, Malik Levine, Nicholas Levine, Junius L. Goodwin, Dale Goodwin, Paul Goodwin, Kendall Johnson, and Stevie Hardin.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.