Mary Mae Tucker, 72, of Sedalia passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015 at her home in Sedalia, MO.  She was born on September 28, 1942 in Otterville, MO a daughter of William and Edith (Young) Hockaday, who both preceded her in death.

She enjoyed being outdoors, going fishing and listening to country music.  Mary's grandkids where the light of her life and she especially loved spending time with them.

She is survived by three children, Gary Hockaday and his wife Debbie, David Hockaday and his wife Heather, Cory Smith and his wife Wendi; one sister, Shirley Laramie; one brother, John Hockaday and his wife Pam; one brother in law, Hank Laramie, all of Sedalia; six grandchildren, Kristen, Lauren, Jordan, Shelbi, Josphine and Xzavier; four great grandchildren, Katelynn, Cameron, Makenzie and Addalynn.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Richardson and Katy Milledge; four brothers, William, Kent, Thomas and James Hockaday.

A private family committal will be held at a later date in the I.O.O.F Cemetery, Otterville, MO.

Serving the family, Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

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