Makayla Tuck Obituary

Age - 18

October 8, 2023

Waynesboro, TN

MaKayla LeAnne Tuck was born on August 6, 2005, in Lawrenceburg, TN, to her loving mother, Holly Tuck. She grew up with a passion for life and an unwavering spirit. MaKayla recently graduated from Frank Hughes High School as a member of the Class of 2023. She found solace and strength in her faith and attended Old Union Community Church. MaKayla's creative talents knew no bounds. She had a natural flair for makeup that allowed her to express herself artistically. Alongside her love for cosmetics, she adorned herself with beautiful hairstyles and meticulously painted nails. Her artistic skills extended beyond beauty as she found joy in drawing and painting. October 6, 2023, at the tender age of 18 years and 2 months, MaKayla left this world behind, leaving a lasting impact on all those who knew her. MaKayla is survived by her mother, Holly Tuck (Donald) ; two sisters, Lindee Rae Tuck and Sierra Gaconnet; two brothers, Levi Tuck and Travis Gaconnet; her nana, Leigh Staggs all of Clifton, TN; grandfather Tony Tuck of Maryland; great-grandmother Linda Bratcher of Waynesboro, TN; Aunt, Heather Davis of Clifton, TN; uncles, Dylan Berry (Chloe, Easton and Ranson Berry) of Humbolt, TN, and Michael Kilzer of Clifton, TN; great-aunt, Lisa Staggs; great-uncle Shayne Bratcher (Nikki); along with numerous other relatives and friends who cherished her dearly. In her passing, MaKayla joins her great-grandfathers Jerry Bratcher and Charles Tuck. She is along with her great-uncle Layne Bratcher. The visitation for MaKayla will take place on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Waynesboro, TN. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Waynesboro, TN, with Shayne Bratcher officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hebron Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors assisting the family.

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