Marshelle’s early journey began September 27, 1960, in San Diego, CA to Horace and Gloria Tucker. That was the day her mother and big sister welcomed another beautiful daughter into the family. They named her Marshelle.
Marshelle obtained her formal education at St. Rita’s Catholic School where she received her first Holy Communion, and in the San Diego Unified School District, she attended Johnson Elementary and graduated from Morse High School in 1978. Marshelle accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at St. Paul United Methodist Church.
In 1978 Marshelle welcomed her only son Michael into the world. She was nurturing not only to her son but to other children as well. She supported him through his many activities, whether it was football, baseball, or on short fishing trips.
Marshelle, postsecondary, attended Bay Vista Beauty School in the ’80s. She was interested in anything dealing with the beauty industry. Later she earned a certificate in the nursing field. She spent much of her career as a Home Health Care Worker.
Marshelle was a loving and devoted partner and wife to Jessie Wayne Taylor “Dewayne” for 23 years. Both being free spirits, they loved hanging out at various outdoor venues. Marshelle was a quiet and sweet person who made many friends.
In her pastime, Marshelle enjoyed Old School R&B Music, nature, and crossword puzzles. What people didn’t know about Marshelle was that she was a prolific writer who loved journaling.
In the later years, Marshelle and her husband moved to Phoenix, AZ. Even though her health started failing her at an early age, she never complained. As her health worsened, she decided to move back to San Diego.
September 22, 2022, was a gloomy day for those who knew and loved Marshelle. That was the day God opened His arms real wide to welcome His loving child home.
Marshelle was preceded in death by her father Horace Tucker, Jr. She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories: mother Gloria Tucker; husband Jessie Wayne Taylor; son Michael Yancy, Jr. (Dawn); grandchildren Michael, Mekhi, Moselle and Mariah Yancy; sister Sheila Tucker-Burnett; brother Horace Tucker (Diana); nephew Marcelis Tucker; great-nephew Marcelis Tucker, Jr.; great-niece Nia Tucker; godsister Kim Groves-Ward; special friend “family,” and confidant extraordinaire Terry Huffman; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will mourn her passing, yet celebrate her life.
