First Lady Julia Riley Tucker
(April 17, 1961 - April 15, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Location: New Beginning Baptist Church, 9601 Caughman Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29209
Funeral Date & Time: Thursday, April, 23, 2026 @ 12 noon
Interment Location: Lincoln Cemetery, 4900 Farrow Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29203
So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences from your EC class of 77 family. May God continue to walk with and console you.
Pastor Tucker and the entire family. We send our love and Prayers to all in the passing of Lady Julie. We met the family over 40 years ago,when my late sister and brother in law moved next door to her mother,the late Lady Pearl Riley. The ladies were always classy, the brothers were gentlemen. I will forever cherish there memories. RIP JULIE!🌹🌹🌹
Our heartfelt love and prayers are with Rev. Tucker, Daughters, family and church family.
May The Comforter and Omnipresent God continue to surround you with His Peace in the days to come.
He promises to never leave you or forsake you, may you always sense His presence. The wonderful memories of First Lady Tucker will always be held close to your heart.
What a Mighty Woman of God who loved and served the Lord with passion.
We are thankful for the many times of sharing stories and laughs and great food; she’d prepared gathered around Aunt Pearl’s kitchen table. sharing.
Our love and prayers will continue for the family.
We love you, Barbara Singleton and Francenia Greene in Florida.
Sincere Condolences to the Tucker & Riley Families. Family hold on to your precious memories, many she rest in Heavenly Peace 🙏🏾
“… if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.”
Dear Gerald, Our prayers for our God of all comfort, to comfort you and your family in your bereavement for the earthly departure of your dear wife, Julia.
May you also be blessed with God’s peace in your sorrow.
Our heartfelt condolences to you.
Having worshipped with the two of you at RMBC, we remember Julia’s beautiful singing voice while on that church’s phenomenal choir. As you and your family remember her legacy of her beautiful voice, as well, her love and kindness to you all, may those memories of dear Julia serve to bring you joy.
Also, have joy in knowing that you can see your dear Julia again!
“…to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord!”
Sending condolences to the Tucker/Riley family. Julia was a sweet person that had a sweet spirit. She will be missed.
To the Riley and Tucker family. My condolences to the families and Church family and friends.Im sorry to hear the passing of First Lady. She will truly be missed.
Pastor Sammy and First Lady Mary Wade offer our sincere heartfelt condolences to you Pastor Tucker and your family on the transition of First Lady Julia Riley Tucker from this earth. First Lady Julia Riley Tucker transitioning from this earth is a shift in consciousness from a physical existence to a spiritual ream to a peaceful return home (HEAVEN), a reunion with loved ones or a movement toward a greater light. Pastor Tucker this process for your Beloved Wife Julia can involve angelic guides and a continuation of life rather than a final end. Pastor Tucker and family when the Lord calls our loved ones, He leaves a legacy of memories to carry us through. Hold on to those memories and keep them in your heart and she will always be dear to your heart. First Lady Julia Tucker will remember by Pastor wade and I (Mary Wade) who provided inspirational encouragement to our late daughter, Kanika Aisha Wade, during her cancer journey. We will forever be greater for her for touching and having a impacted in or daughter’s life while she walked this earth. Take your rest First Lady Tucker in your new body. Pastor Tucker You will be in our prayer and thought. Trust God in all things. Continue to preach and carry the word for Jesus in your wife memory. Your wife is with the God she served while on this earth. She is now in HEAVEN.
We, the West girls knew her as Julia Mae (Eastway Park) through her aunt Mary Brown. I really enjoyed the times she came to visit her Aunt and we visited at their house. Rest peacefully old friend.
To the Tucker Family: Our hearts are grieving along with yours. There’s no other pain sader than that of saying goodbye to mother. She will be watching over you guiding you with her spirit. We love and will miss hearing that beautiful voice. May God give you peace. That is my prayer.
My sincere condolences to the Riley and Tucker family 😔. I remember Mrs Tucker since I was a child going to Zion benevolent. I’m now 33 years old.She was so sweet and God fearing! I’m so sorry about the loss of her. Praying for strength for pastor Tucker ,kids and family
My condolences to the families of Riley and Tucker. I remember Julia as being a well liked person who was always smiling. She AND I attended Midlands technical college together as well as Eau Claire. May the family be at peace as she takes her rest.
The Hills family sends prayers to the tucker and riley family! May the First Lady rest in peace!
Mrs.Tucker was a very nice person.She was a true believer In God.And had such a beautiful voice. My Deepest condolences and prayers goes out to Rev.Tucker and Family.🙏🏽💐
I’m sending my condolences to the Tucker family she is going we will see her again just keep the faith
To the Tucker and Riley family I give my condolences Rev Tucker I know it hurts to lose a loved one especially your wife. I pray that you and your family know that she is in a better place no more tears. Julia it with the Lord and we will see her again on the other side. I am here if you all need me.
Our sincere condolences to the Pastor Tucker / Riley families in the passing of Julia. May The Lord strengthen you and keep you in His comfort and peace.
To Rev. Tucker and The Riley Family: Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.
Jesus Said To Julia, ” I Am The Way, the Truth and the Life. No Man Cometh Unto the Father But By Me. John 14:6
Tommy Javis
We extend our sincere condolences to Rev. Tucker and the Riley family. You all are in our prayers.
My family and I were saddened to hear of Julia’s passing, but we rejoice in knowing she knew our Heavenly Father. May your family find peace in knowing she is at home with Him Who loved her best and will forever more be at rest from her journey praising the Lord.
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family.
Our Condolences goes out to the Tucker family.We are so sorry to hear about your first lady
Julia R Tucker. We will continue to keep you all in prayer..love you guys
To the Tucker-Riley Family and New Beginning Baptist Church Family:
May the God of all comfort and peace be with you in the days ahead.
In God’s Love
Sending our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family of First Lady Julia Riley Tucker. May God give you strength,power and peace as you go through this difficult time. As we know God will never leave you. HE will be with you in the times to come. Rest well Julia, we will meet you in the great beyond. Praying for you classmate, Rev. Gerald Tucker.
Val Kennedy-Johnson and family
To my family: I’m deeply saddened by Julia’s transition. But I choose to reflect a little on the “Funny, gregarious Julia”!!
She had such a sharp wittiness about her. She could make one laugh at the drop of a dime!!! Always had a quick, funny response!!!
Her mission here on earth is completed…and she carried it with such grace and compassion.
She’ll forever remain in my heart and memory. 🫡🙌🏾🙏🏾
Stay encouraged. God will do what He promised–always be our Comforter.
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Pastor Tucker and Family. You are truly in our hearts. May God strengthen and comfort you during this time of bereavement.
Deacon Ricky & Deaconess Glenda Halter
We are so saddened to hear about Julia passing our prayers and condolences to you and the Riley family.
Shamrock ☘️ 1979
Linda and Brenda
I was saddened to hear of Julia’s passing, but rejoice in knowing she was a follower of Jesus Christ. Keep her legacy alive in sharing God’s word with others. She has returned to the Lord and is at rest from her journey here. Always thank God for her time with you.
To the Tucker and Riley Family:
We were heart broken to hear of First Lady’s passing. We are sad because we will miss her presence. Julia was gracious, with a loving and warm heart. She was always willing to extend herself to help in any way she could. She was all about family and making you feel welcome. A true woman of faith. In our sadness we rejoice in knowing that she is resting in the Master’s arms. Our family will not be the same without her gracious smile and loving spirit. To Pastor Tucker and family, Ashley and Tina, we are praying that God will comfort you in days to come. We know that God will give you peace. Love yall always from:
The Guider Family
The Guider Family
To Rev Tucker and family we are sorry for your lost Julia was a sweet soul and will be missed may God Bless and keep you we love you praying for you
My sincere condolences to the Rev. Tucker and family in their hour of bereavement. My prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace.
I grew up with Julia and our families were close. Her Aunt Mary use keep me and my siblings as children. She will be missed. RIP on your journey home.
To The Tucker and Riley family’s you have My deepest sympathy may God bless you at this difficult time we all were Church members at GSLBC she always had a beautiful smile and beautiful singing voice she will be Miss May she Rip 🌹🌹🙏
Sending condolences to the family. I knew Julia all my life. She was such a beautiful person. Rip ♥️
First Lady Julia, sweet, kind always the same every time we saw each other. My prayers are for God to comfort and strengthen the Riley and Tucker families, also the New Beginning Church family that Julia loved and all of them that loved her. Take your rest WOG, good and faithful servant 🙏🏾💜🙏🏾
I send my deepest condolences to Pastor Gerald Tucker, Ashley, Tina, grands, in-laws, siblings family , friends and Church family. My prayers are with you during your time of bearvement
A good woman is proud of herself. She respects herself and others. She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, nor does she expect them to read her mind. She is quite capable of articulating her needs. A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all of her dreams come true. She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated. A good woman has a dash of inspiration, a dabble of endurance. She knows that she will, at times, have to inspire others to reach the potential God gave them. A good woman knows God. She knows that with God the world is her playground, but without God she will just be played. A good woman does not live in fear of the future, because of her past.
May her memory live on forever through the lives she touched. We will always remember her beautiful voice and passion.
A beautiful soul and beautiful woman who will forever be loved.
Love you always ❤️
To the Tucker and Riley. Family. WE give our condolences and prayers to you. Sister Tucker was a dear friend to our family not just a First Lady. She had a caring heart. May God grant you all the comfort you need during this time. Love Deacon Timmie and Deaconess Sheila Singleton and Family.
My heartfelt condolences to the Riley and Tucker Family. Julia and I worked together in the Department of Mental Health for years. Her mother and my father grew up as young adults and the families were closed friends. I’m truly saddened by this loss. A beautiful spirit has gone home to be with the Creator, “ To God Be The Glory”🙏🏾🕊️🩷
Praying mighty for Pastor Tucker and the Family 🙏🏾
You have my deepest sympathy.I am praying for you.
So sorry to hear of Sis.Julia R. Tucker passing. From Ward One and The GSLBC we extend our prayers for God’s love to comfort and strengthen the family and friends.
My sincere condolences to the Tucker and Riley family . Rest well my friend .
Amen..Sending Our Condolences Love Cares And Prayers To The Entire Family🙏🏾🥲We Know (My Pearl❤️Guy❤️Buddha❤️Shaky❤️And The Rest Of The Family Have Welcomed You With Great Big Smiles With Open Arms❤️🥲🙏🏾..Continue To Rest Well My Laughing And Jokingly Family That Was Filled With Love Joy And Peace❤️🥲Woman Of God For Your Assignment Here On Earth Has Been Pleasing In The Eyes Of Our Heavenly Father🙏🏾🙌🏾..Thy Good And Faithful Servant❤️🥰🥲🙏🏾🙌🏾..God Bless..Amen..🙏🏾🥲
My sincere condolences to the Tucker and Riley families at this difficult time may the Lord continue to hold and comfort you from this moment forward C.Wiley