Edith Marain Rucker Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edith Marain Rucker (Durham, North Carolina), who passed away on March 16, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Edith find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

Viewing was held on Friday, March 28th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Fisher Memorial (3137 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707). Visitation was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (2018 Riddle Rd, Durham, NC 27713). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Rucker will be live streamed on the Facebook Page of Fisher Memorial Funeral Parlor FACE MASKS ARE STRONGLY URGED!!!

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fisher Memorial Funeral Parlor

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Fri

Mar 28

Viewing

Fisher Memorial
3137 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707

Sat

Mar 29

Visitation

Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
2018 Riddle Rd, Durham, NC 27713

Sat

Mar 29

Celebration of life

Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
2018 Riddle Rd, Durham, NC 27713

March 22, 2025

Matilda Williams wrote a sympathy message

“Sending my sincere Condolences and heart-felt prayers out to my neighborhood friend, Edith Rucker's son and her entire family!! Such a beautiful, sincere and loving person. Edith, you have received your freedom wings and flew away to heaven, for your eternal rest. RIP: FAMILY, JUST KNOW THAT JESUS CARES FOR YOU AND HE WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND HE WILL COMFORT YOU! JESUS LOVES YOU AND I DO TOO!”