Jo Ann McPhail Tucker

Jo Ann McPhail Tucker, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at her home in Brandon, MS.  Visitation will be 1 - 3 pm Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with a funeral service to follow at 3 pm in the chapel.  Burial will follow at Oakdale Baptist Cemetery in Brandon, MS.  

Jo Ann was born in Edinburg, MS on April 26, 1952.  She married Steve Tucker on December 3, 1976.  Jo Ann and Steve were members of Oakdale Baptist Church for over 40 years.  Jo Ann was employed with Bill's Dollar Store in the accounting department for over 21 years, and later at Robot Coupe USA where she retired in 2022.  

Survivors include her husband, Steve Tucker; son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Hailey Tucker; grandchildren, Mary Haddox Tucker and Swayze Tucker; brothers, Terry McPhail and James McPhail; brother-in-law, Randy Tucker and wife Wanda; sister-in-law, Sandra McMillan; and a host of many nieces and nephews.  She will also be missed by her Jack Russell Terrier, Abby.  She was preceded in death by Rod and Dovie McPhail, and Joe McPhail. 

The family would like to give a huge appreciation of thanks to Vital Caring Hospice for the care given to Jo Ann.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 5839, Brandon, MS 39047.