Vicki Lee Tucker

Vicki Lee Tucker, age 77, passed away on October 30, 2026 at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital , surrounded by her loving family. Born in Queens, NY on November 10, 1948, she was the oldest daughter of Rodman and Terra Lee (Davis) Herbert. Growing up, Vicki played the clarinet and was a member of the marching band. Throughout the years, she would often be seen bopping around the house to the music in her head.

In 1961, while they were both in middle school, she met her future husband, John. They were married on July 8, 1972 and were married for over 54 years. In 1974, they built their house in Hopewell Junction. That's where they raised their children and where Vicki Lee remained in their house until her death. Vicki Lee was raised in the Roman Catholic faith and was a longtime parishioner of St. Columba.

Vicki Lee was a Home and Careers teacher for 34 years at Anne M. Dorner Middle School in Ossining, NY. When her daughters were young, she was their Girl Scout leader. Vicki Lee was very involved with gymnastics as well. She was a USAG Level 10 rated Gymnastics Judge for the last 35 years, as well as a former NYS Judging Director for 16 years and a USAG Test Administrator for gymnastics judges. Vicki Lee and her husband, John, own Dutchess County Gymnastics Center in Wappingers Falls. Vicki Lee spent a lot of her time helping other judges gain knowledge and find their way in the Gymnastics Judging Community. She also loved going into gyms, both her own and others, fostering relationships with both athletes, coaches and other judges. Some of her favorite time was spent helping athletes reach their potential.

Vicki Lee was a loving wife, mother, gram, sister and friend. She strongly believed in family and friends. She loved spending time with her grandkids, watching them do what they love most, and encouraging them to always do their best. She enjoyed taking them on vacations and to see new things. She enjoyed traveling and had been to Indonesia, Singapore, Puerto Rico, and England, just to name a few. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening in her yard and reading in her spare time. She also believed in rescuing dogs. Throughout her life she and John had rescued several dogs and gave them the best lives. She was loved by her friends and her family so much, and was loved and admired by everyone she knew. Her smile, kindness and generosity was her trademark and will be greatly missed.

Vicki Lee is survived by her beloved husband John, their three daughters: Keesha Lynne Keilly and her husband Jeremy and their children Savannah and Ilyana; Alexandria Tucker and her husband Nathan; and Jonna Lynne Rouse and her husband Judon and their children Anaiah, Yahkeem, Zahara, Karmiah, and Ovadiah, and her sister Lynda Lee White.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Thursday November 5, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home Inc. 895 Route 82 Hopewell Junction NY. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday November 6, 2026 at 12 p.m. at St. Columba Church 835 Route 82 Hopewell Junction. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her honor to Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts of Dutchess County or to the United Negro College Fund.