Amy Diane Kolar Tucker

Amy Diane (Kolar) Tucker passed from this earthly life on May 23, 2014. Amy was born on the day man first walked on the moon, July 20, 1969, in Kirkwood (St. Louis County), Mo., and passed away in Tyler, Texas. A memorial service celebrating Amy's life was held at Christ Episcopal Church in Tyler on May 24, 2014. A committal service was held in Prague, Okla., on May 27, 2014. She was buried in the Prague Cemetery, which is surrounded on two sides by her late Kolar grandparents' farm. Amy attended school in St. Louis, Mo., from kindergarten through graduation at Lindbergh High School. She earned a BBA in fashion merchandising from Baylor University. Amy had a strong sense of style and a passion for creating beauty. She honed her considerable skills in several buying and designing roles during the early '90s at Harold's in Highland Park Village, Dallas. Her creative legacy lives on in living rooms and bedrooms of the loyal clients she acquired while at Bufe and Babin, Tyler, for more than six years. Amy possessed a joyful spirit and always flew a happy flag in her front yard! Amy was involved in a wide range of volunteer activities in Dallas and in Tyler. These included the Junior League of Dallas and the Junior League of Tyler, Parent Services board member, Cattle Barons committees, Rose Festival committees, UT Tyler Patriot, Meals On Wheels, PATH and East Texas Food Bank. Amy was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Tyler and served as a Junior High Sunday School teacher as well as the Junior High assistant youth director. Amy is survived by her loving family and friends. Born to the union of Amy and Timothy Royce Tucker are two children, Lillian Emmons Tucker and Charles Brison Tucker. Also surviving are her parents, Dr. Charles W. Jr. and Diane (Dailey) Kolar; her brother, Dr. Matthew C. Kolar and wife Libby; nephew and nieces, John Maxen, Cecilia Grace and Elizabeth Layne Kolar; an uncle, Dr. William Stanley Kolar; aunts, Richie Dailey Hanes and Barbara Kolar Sands and her husband Chris; first cousins, David M. Dailey Jr. and wife Nancy, Dr. Grant R. and wife Dr. Gina Kolar, Scott E. Tope and wife Rachel, and many other cousins who will deeply miss Amy as well. Preceding Amy in death were her grandparents, Charles W. Sr. and Elizabeth (Fisher) Kolar, and Dr. Fern M. and Lois (Madison) Dailey; her uncle, David M. Dailey Sr.; and her aunt, Sarah 'Sally' Kolar. Amy was a loving and generous woman. Her final act of generosity was as a registered organ donor. Today many recipients have life because of her gift. If desired, donations may be made in memory of Amy to Christ Episcopal Church Local Mission Fund, 118 S. Bois d'Arc Ave., Tyler, Texas, 75702; or to The Salvation Army Reconnect Program, 633 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler, Texas, 75702.