Iris Elaine “Laine” (Dobbs) Tucker

Mrs. Iris Elaine “Laine” (Dobbs) Tucker of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Wayne County Hospital in Monticello, Kentucky. After a hard-fought journey with her health, inspiring everyone with her will and determination; she attained the age of 73 years, 4 months and 20 days. She was born on Monday, March 24, 1952, in Wayne County, Kentucky, the daughter of Guy L. & Thelma Alice (Gregory) Dobbs. She was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong member of Canada Creek Baptist Church. A proud graduate of Wayne County High School, Class of 1970, she was looking forward to the upcoming 55th class reunion. In her career she worked for WPM Manufacturing in Monticello and was selected to be the embroiderer for the pocket design on all Bonjour Jeans. She also worked in shipping and receiving at Cumberland Apparel and Belden on the manufacturing line and in the accounting department. She later retired from Chrysler in Kokomo, Indiana, alongside her husband on the same day, a company first, after years of dedicated service. Laney, as she was affectionately known to those close to her, was a true saint to everyone, giving both grace and kindness to anyone she met. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and childhood sweetheart, David Allen Tucker, whom she wed on July 27, 1970, and sister, Linda Lou (Dobbs) Watkins.

She is survived by her children, Joey Allen (& Larissa) Tucker, Shawn David Tucker (& Rachael Chriswell), brother-in-law, Ronnie Watkins, grandchildren, Haylee Reagan Tucker, Angel Tucker, Jenna Tucker, Shaylee Tucker, nephews, Ronnie Jr. (& Jeanie) Watkins, Tim (& Kara) Watkins, many special cousins, other dear family members and lifelong friends.

The funeral service was conducted on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in the Memory Chapel of New’s Monticello Funeral Home in Monticello, Kentucky with Bro. Joey Allen and Bro. Brad Allred officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery in Monticello, Kentucky. Casket Bearers were Joey Tucker, Shawn Tucker, Ronnie Watkins Jr., Tim Watkins, Clifton Dobbs, Kyle Burnette, and Michael Watkins. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Wayne County Rescue Squad.

Milward Funeral Directors of Lexington, Kentucky & New’s Monticello Funeral Home of Monticello, Kentucky, were honored to be in charge of all local arrangements.

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