Marian M. Davis Rucker 89, a resident of Kansas City, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City. Marian was born on May 21, 1933, in Clinton, IA the daughter of Harry and Beatrice (Petersen) Davis. She married James "Jim" Rucker of Richmond on February 24, 1953, he preceded her in death on August 28, 1999.

She is survived by son, Jim (Donna) Rucker of Kansas City; four grandchildren, Jimmie (Rachel) Rucker of Kansas City, Andrea (Jeff) Nowlin of Smyrna, GA, Scott Bussard of Kansas City, and Angie (Spence) Creasy of Nashville, TN. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Michael Wayne Rucker, and two brothers, Fred and Leonard Davis.

Marian was very family oriented and loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed playing Bridge, Bingo, Bunco, and Solitaire. She was very outgoing and valued all of her friendships with so many throughout the years. Her favorite time to gather was on Sunday for family dinners, especially during the Christmas season. She wore her jerseys and watched the Chiefs and the Royals, rarely missing a game on TV. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, former member of First Baptist Church of Richmond, and a longtime member of The Eastern Star. Marian was also a longtime Dietary manager at Shirley Leisure Acres in Richmond until her retirement.

The family wishes to thank a dear friend, Michele Kist, Dr. Steve Starr, and the entire staff at North Kansas City Hospital. She will be greatly missed by her family and all her friends.

Memorial contributions in Marian's name can be made to Our Lady of Mercy Country Home in Liberty. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home 507 East Main St – P.O. Box 190 Richmond, M.O. 64085.

Visitation and funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm. Funeral services will follow visitation at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow services in Richmond Memory Gardens next to her husband. Please remember to visit www.thurmanfuneralhome.com to leave memories of Marian for the family.