A Tribute to Grandma Trucks
When I think of Grandmother, I’m taken back to a simpler time, a time filled with love, hard work, and faith. She was a woman of tradition, grit, and grace – a blend as warm and comforting as her biscuits and tomato gravy. The aroma alone was enough to make you feel like you were home, no matter where you came from.
Her hands, often slick with Crisco or dirt from hoeing the garden, worked tirelessly to provide and nurture. Whether she was canning, cooking, snapping beans, or carefully crafting a crocheted piece or quilt. Everything she did was done with intention and love. I can still see her in the garden, her sun hat tilted just so, determined to make the earth yield its blessings.
And oh, how she loved a plate of turnip greens, onion and cornbread, made from those very same garden treasures. It wasn’t just a meal – it was a testament to her hard work and resourcefulness. The garden was her sanctuary, a sacred place where she nurtured life, much like she nurtured her family.
But Grandmother wasn’t just about work – she had a sharp wit and a sass that could cut through the hardest of days. “You are as good as the best and better than the rest,” she’d say with pride, lifting your spirits as high as they could go. And if you got out of line, you might hear her signature warning: “I’m going to come up a cloud and rain all over you!” It was always followed by a knowing smile; the kind that let you know you were loved despite your antics.
Faith was the cornerstone of her life. Whether she was reading the Bible from a quiet place in a bustling household or whispering a heartfelt “Thank you, Jesus!” after every small victory, her devotion was unwavering. The Bible wasn’t just a book to her – it was her roadmap, her strength, and her comfort.
She loved with a heart so full it overflowed into everything she touched. “I love you more,” she’d say, and you believed it, because she meant it every single time. Her love was in the smallest gestures – like teaching us to swim at Logan Martin or making sure everything in her home was spotless and clean, reflecting her inner peace.
I’ll always remember her as the woman who made magic in the kitchen with Crisco and White Lilly flour. She worked the earth with her hands, and found joy in the little things, like a plate of cornbread or a jar of pear preserves. She was the anchor of our family; a woman whose faith and love left a mark on us all.
So, here’s to Grandmother – a woman of biscuits and gravy, gardens and faith, sass and love. Thank you, Jesus, for giving us someone so special. She’ll live forever in our hearts, her memory a light that will never fade.
In Loving Memory of Ira Belle Trucks
Born: June 20, 1928, in Vincent, Alabama
Passed: December 30, 2024, at the age of 96
Ira Belle Trucks, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, lived a life filled with faith, love, and grace. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Hospice of North Alabama, especially Michelle, for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of North Alabama.
Survived by
Wayne Trucks (Linda), son
Judy McBrayer, daughter
Tommy Trucks (Angela), grandson
Tami Starnes (Steve), granddaughter
Todd Trucks (Angela), grandson
Jason McBrayer (Tammy), grandson
Ashley Prater, granddaughter
Sisters – Dorothy Farmer (Johnny)
Dean Dye, Brenda Ogle
Great-Grandchildren
Taylor Moore (Johnny)
Tori Trucks
Tanner Trucks
Tyler Crook
Tiffany Crook
Scott Starnes (Emily)
Tessa Trucks
Trevor Trucks
Addison Cordes (Ian)
Brooks Prater
Kourtney Knight (Cody)
Savannah Woods (Orey)
Great-Great-Grandchildren
Keegan Moore
Knoxleigh Moore
Kohen Moore
Koby Moore
Ryann Trucks
Scarlett Cordes
Mary Klaire Knight
Campbell Knight
Kayden Smith
Riker Cole
A multitude of nieces and nephews
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Tommy and Nellie Mae Macon
Husband: Billie Trucks Jr.
Sisters: Ella Mae Chandler, Mary Macon
Brothers: Ed Macon, Quinn Macon, Bill Macon, J.D. Macon, Orlander Macon, Tommy Macon Jr., Grady Macon, E.L. Macon
A private family graveside service will be held at Center Point Baptist Church.
The obituary was lovingly written by the Trucks family.
Holly Pond Funeral Home is honored to serve the family at this time.
