Tara Lei Tucker

07/26/1979 - 11/09/2025

Tara Lei Tucker passed away Sunday, November 9th, 2025. She was born July 26th, 1979 in Greer, S.C. Tara's early years were spent in Greenville, S.C. She moved to Decatur, AL. when she was nine years old and made that her home until a few months ago when she moved to Opelika, AL. to be close to her mother and stepfather. She also wanted to be close to her brother and his family.

Tara was a bright light and anyone that met her saw her joy and brightness shine. After many years of struggling to become the person that she was meant to be, she found herself with God's love and mercy at Life Church and LifeSource. Tara would tell anyone who would listen about what God did for her. Tara broke free of her demons and shined her light bright for anyone who was lost and needed to see the path back to God.

Tara is survived by a daughter, Madison Tucker; her mother Lybia Covington; stepfather, Clay Covington; three brothers, Dr. Michael Covington (Dr. Elizabeth Covington), Scott Covington, and Christopher Tucker; aunts, Judy McBrearty and Christy Chrisenberry; two uncles, Roy Tucker, Randy Lee; several nieces, nephews and her loyal dog, Cooper.

Tara was preceded in death by her father, Don Tucker; her maternal grandparents, James Laylon and Eva Lou Lee; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Pauline Tucker; and step-grandparents, Scott and Gail Covington.

Fly High our sweet girl until we meet again