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Rucker, Patricia

  • Thursday, September 5, 2019
Patricia Rucker
Patricia Rucker

Patricia Rucker, 63, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019, in Chattanooga.

Public viewing will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the funeral home, followed by a funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. in the chapel.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

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