Velma Lucas

Velma R. Lucas, age 97 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 8:55 AM Monday November 18, 2024 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home of Greenville. Velma was born April 9, 1927 in Darke County near Versailles, Ohio and the daughter of the late Philip Frederick and Anna (Miller) Schrader.

She retired in 1989 from the Whirlpool Corporation of Greenville where she had been employed for 23 ½ years. She was also a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Greenville.

In addition to her parents Velma was preceded in death by her husband Gerald D. Lucas December 1, 2016. They were married July 12, 1950. Also Great Grandson Eddie Manning III, step grandson William Robertson, Brothers Clarence Schrader and Orville Schrader and Sister Esther Fritz.

Velma is survived by her children Thomas Ray Lucas (Debra Drummond) and Richard Jay (Melody) Lucas all of Greenville; granddaughter Jodi Lucas; step grandchildren Tim Robertson, Holli Elliott, Wendy Brenner and Madisyn Pieper; step great grandchildren Autumn Robertson, Cheyenne Fritz, Eric Brenner Jr., Lucas Lowell Brenner and Jenny Lucas and step great great grandchild Briar Huecker; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Donald J and Louise Lucas of Greenville as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday November 23, 2024 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Alliyah Blakeley officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM in the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to EverHeart Hospice 1350 N. Broadway Greenville, Ohio, 45331 or the St. John Lutheran Church 7418 State Route 121 Greenville, Ohio, 45331.