Margaret Tucker

Margaret E. Tucker (Mog) was born on January 6, 1937 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Ebb Blackmon, Sr. and Jessie Seaborn. On Monday, June 10, 2019, she passed away peacefully at the CT Hospice in Branford, CT. She was 82 years old. November 1955 is when George & Margaret's life began as one, they were married for 50 years. Blessings came with their 4 wonderful children, Gwendolyn, Wanda, Karen, and Dennis. They are each unique in their own way. She had many childhood memories growing up with 4 sisters and 4 brothers. The family moved to Connecticut when Margaret was 11 years old. She graduated from James Hillhouse High School, then she received an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from South Central Community College (Renamed Gateway Community College) & Her final step Margaret earned a Bachelor degree in human services from New Hampshire College in 1984. In 1969-1970 the Lord impressed Margaret to want a business of her own. She saw a need for a childcare establishment in the greater New Haven/Newhallville area and beyond. Her sister, Patricia Harris, agreed so they surveyed the area of Newhallville and Hamden and Praise the Lord, the need was there. They got permission from the Mt. Zion SDA Church to use the lower level of the church in 1970. They had the support of many supporters, but Teddy Glover sticks out as an excellent mentor and resource person. They invested in well-made childcare equipment, with plans to begin the summer of that year. 2-3 years earlier Margaret was working at Nationwide Insurance in Hamden, CT. She was being trained to be a supervisor which she accomplished shortly after. She became the First African American Supervisor at Nationwide Insurance. This was quite an Honor especially at that time,because of Margaret’s ambition and love of children. This lead her and her sister; to open the daycare in the basement of Mount Zion SDA Church. The uniqueness of this daycare only vegetarian no meat-based lunches was served. The daycare has reputation of being healthy, loving and nurturing, because of this, the daycare attracted clients of all culture, races, countries and Socio- economic backgrounds, all of this was due to Margaret’s business Savvy and strong faith. Harris and Tucker continues to be a beacon in the community. Margaret was also instrumental in creating and starting Harris and Tucker Adventist School K-8 which was very successful at the time. During this time Margaret was very active in her church. Always having an interest in young people, she was nominated and voted in as the MV/AY(Youth) leader at Mount Zion. Under her leadership she taught the youth books of the Bible, key Bible characters and many other different activities that require reading, searching, thinking, comprehending the written work and the spirit prophecy. Margaret over seen the collection of canned food from the affluent areas near the church. Grocery stores gave items such as turkeys, fruit, cornbread mix, cake mixes, stuffing mixes and free paper bags as well. These foods were distributed to the less fortunate among us, then to those referred to us in the community or from schools. Family was very important to Margaret. She planned many gatherings that brought everyone together such as anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, graduations, game nights, movie nights and family & church special trips. Margaret was a great bowler love to ski, roller skate, horse shoes and playing jacks was more of her favorites. Margaret was well known for her story telling and can make any story come to life. She leaves to cherish her memories her children Gwendolyn Robinson, Wanda Tucker, Karen Tucker & Dennis Tucker; 1 sister Doris Blackmon 1 brother Jesse Blackmon 8 grandchildren, Shaunte Tucker, Rodgers Bolden, Jr., Xavier Bolden, Alicia Robinson, Douglas Tucker, William Pittman, Desiree Pittman & Micah Robinson; 5 great-grand-children Jamel Geppi , Jayden Bolden, Eli Bolden, Kauren Gaines & Jordan Pittman; and one brother-in law Frederick Tucker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Harold, Ebb, Jr., George Blackmon & James Blackmon; her sisters Patricia Harris, Catherine Dawson & Mamie Kelly; Mother & Father-in-law, Sister-in-law Annie Rose Washington; Brothers-in-law, James R. Tucker & Robert C. Tucker.

Margaret Tucker

January 6, 1937 - June 10, 2019