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Obituary For Lashonda Layvette Rucker
Lashonda Rucker
Lashonda Layvette “Toot” Hines/Rucker was born on July 6, 1975, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lashonda departed this life on February 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers: Louise Arrie Hines and Julia Rucker; cousin, Ray Knox Jr.; and great-grandmother, Callie “Mourn” Johnson.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters: Jashonda “Mook” Hines, Jamiya Rucker, Jarrie Hines, and Jaeonn Taylor; sons: Jamal Grant and Jarvon Rucker; grandchildren: Melody Grant, Jenesys Garner, James Garner IV, Samari Grant, Ja’Zyion Harris, Malasia Grant, and Jasiah Rucker; father, Franklin D. Hines Jr.; mother, Kimberly D. Rucker; sisters: Edna Hines, Mary Hall, Kimberly Swanson, Tammy (Terry) Logan, Zakia Bennett, Juanita Miller, Chene (Tyrone) Westmoreland, Lashella (Ronald) Kuehn, Congetta (Dawon) Wooden, Jasmine Hines, Shardae Woods, Zhane Woods, and Rolaunda Young; brothers: Nathan (Faye) Swanson, Johnny Hines, George (Maxine) Hines, Rodney Bennett, Franklin Hines III, Omar McKinney, Johnathan Steel, and Darrius Hines; aunt: Deborah Stokely; great-aunts: Ophelia “Big O” Johnson and Mary “Frances” Ellis; devoted cousins: Niya Davis, Lawonna (Jason) Foust, Natron Swanson, and Jamichael Swanson; devoted friends: Anthony “Squeaky” Page, Chastity Clemons, Shantay Montgomery, Shante Brown, Fudoreya Wade, Linda Walker, Nanette Chase, Ayisha Hall, Willa & Annie Mack, and Terry North; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 2-3:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com
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Add A CondolenceI'm really going to miss her she was so sweet to me I love u my angel 😇.
My Deepest Condolences to Hines/Rucker Family May you find peace and comfort in your memories.
SIP MY FRIEND YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED.
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To A Beautiful Queen... Toot I'm Going To Miss You We Have Shared Some Tears , Some Jokes, Some Laughter. But At a the End Of The Day We Share The Most Important Thing In This World... OUR GRANDBABIES And MIYA. As I Look At These 2 Handsome Young King Of Our and The Joy They Bring To Me And As They Both SMILE I KNOW YOU ARE RITE THERE. We Are Going To Miss You So Much. And I See You When I Get There. Love You Queen. Angelia, Dj, Shayla, and Gc... The Harris And Manning Family 🌹🌹🌹
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Toot my Girl my friend, my party partner I love you so much and you will be missed I love you so much and you will forever be in my heart. My condolences to family friends and love ones I love you. I'm going to miss you, Toot 🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏🏾💕I love you so much. Prayers and Love May God wrap his arms around all of us. Jesus be with us My Deepest Sympathy to all of your family friends and loved ones Your ole girl Brownie.With Love 🙏🏾💕🌹
I Really Going To Miss You Cousin You Are Truly Going To Be Missed
Lashonda you have left an empty place at my table and a empty place in my heart love You Mama.
OUR DEEPEST AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE RUCKER AND HINES FAMILY, MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND THIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF GRIEF... THE GARNER FAMILY
OH MY GOD!!!! TOOT YOU WERE AN AWESOME PERSON. I DONT HAVE ENOUGHT WORDS TO SAY ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU MEAN TO ME. I LOVE YOU WITH MY HEART. MY PRAYERS ARE COMFORT FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HARD TO BELIEVE. MARY
Toot is going to be missed by all, sweet young lady, she and my Daughter were good school friends although they didn't see each other after high School one would ask about the other. R.i.H. Toot R.I.H.
Sister I can't believe this. I'm so grateful for the time we did share. Forever my big sister. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Get your rest.
Big sis I'm going to miss you. Your death has got me in a whirlwind. I love you in life and death Toot. My Big Sister for life.
We had good moments I'll miss your smile. My condolences to your family and forever rest in peace.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
