Shewanda Denise

Rucker

Ms. Shewanda Denise Rucker was born on June 16,1973 to Harry Rucker, Sr. and Betty Hastings in Griffin, Georgia. Ms. Shewanda Denise Rucker received her formal education at Griffin High School in the Griffin-Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia.

She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior on June 16, 1983 at the early age of 10 and was united with New Hope Baptist Church for many years until her passing. Ms. Shewanda Denise Rucker was employed by Volunteers of America as a Home Care Nurse for two years.

In her leisure time she loved to cook, listen to music, watch her favorite shows on television, and she loved to travel. The thing closest to her heart was caring for her grandchildren. Oh, for a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly friend. A light to shine upon the road, that lead me to the lamb.

On Sunday April 11, 2021 the Master was walking in the Garden of Life and saw that a rare flower had reached a stage of perfection. God noticed this extraordinary flower displayed the beauty of love, peace, kindness and gentleness, the qualities in which His eternal place is adorned. Our Heavenly Father entered Her into rest. Ms. Shewanda Denise Rucker entered the gates knowing there would be no more sickness, pain or suffering, only everlasting joy with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry T. Rucker, Sr.; and her grandparents, Eddie Gilbert, Carrie Ponder Gilbert, Frank Rucker, and Katie Stroud Rucker.

Those left to cherish Ms. Shewanda Denise Rucker's precious memories are her mother, Betty Hastings; sons, Benchaze Smith, and Quantavius Smith; brothers, Clarence J. (Migon) Rucker, Harry T. Rucker Jr., and Franco Rucker; one grandson, Braylin Smith; one granddaughter, Bailey Smith; seven nephews; Darius Rucker, Brandon Driver, Zay Thomas, K'lon Rucker, Elijah Rucker, Jordan McDowell, and Harry T. Rucker III; three nieces, Cimora Rucker, Arya Rucker, and Jo'harria Rucker; three uncles; Lonny Gilbert, Richard Rucker, and John Gilbert; four aunts, Edna Rucker, Susie Gilbert, Betty Jean Rucker, and Lucille Reid; and four special friends, Bennie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Dexter (Shwanda) Puckett and Terrance King. She also leaves behind as host of cousins, relatives and friends that will miss her dearly. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 from 4:00 Pm - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Pastor Oliver Leaks, Jr., is the Eulogist.