Juanita Beckham Tucker, daughter of Eartha A. Beckham and the late Richard Beckham was born on May 3, 1958 in Sumter County. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte, NC.

She received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. She was employed by the South CarolinaDepartment of Corrections for eleven years, and Becton Dickinson for many years.
Ms. Tucker was a member of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and spending time with friends and family. Juanita was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, and friend to many who she graciously touched.

She leaves to cherish memories; her mother, Eartha L. Amos Beckham; daughter, Deandrea (Karlos) Scott of Charlotte, NC; son, Furman Tucker Jr, nieces, Jamie Moten and Wynni Moten of Sumter, SC; a special adopted brother, Charles "Dink" (Frances) Dinkins of Sumter, SC; a host of other relatives and friends of who she will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John Calvin Beckham Jr. and Marie Ford Beckham, father, Richard Beckham and brother, Richard Winford Beckham.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Ms. Tucker will be placed in the church on Saturday at 10amfor viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11am at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 805 S. Harvin Street, Sumter with Pastor Marion H. Newton, Officiating

Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park

Family will be receiving friends at 132 Maney Street, Sumter, SC