Marie Tackett

Marie Tackett, 92, of Virgie, KY passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at her residence. Marie was born on June 18th, 1917 to her parents the late P.K. Damron and Amanda Stratton Damron. She was the wife of the late Homer Tackett, a school teacher for 41 years for the Pike County Board of Education, and a member of the Methodist church. Along with her husband and parents, Marie was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Marie is survived by one daughter, Jill Tackett of Virgie, Ky., two sons, Dr. L.R. Tackett of Plantation, Florida, Homer G. Tackett of Lake Mary, Florida, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday and Wednesday at 6p.m. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home. The funeral will be Thursday 11-5-2009 at 1p.m. at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home with Methodist Ministers officiating. The burial will follow in the P.K. Damron Cemetery at Virgie.