She was raised Catholic, a 1956 graduate of Ursuline Academy. She was very sweet to all and all who knew her loved her. She loved all her family and friends. Her favorite pastime was watching TV, she was a night owl, staying up late watching all her favorite movies and programs. She also was an avid Sudoku player, loved to read, and play Yahtzee. Upwards, Scrabble and other word games were her favorites.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Lucas Sr.; parents, Bernard and Estelle Epley Huelsman; and her brother, Bernard “Gene” Huelsman. She is survived by her children, Robert "Bobby" Lucas Jr.(Karen Snow), Nancy Greenwell(Mark), and Garry Lucas; grandchildren, Robbie Lucas, Lauren Lucas, Chris Lucas(Tara), and Jeremy Lucas(Hannah Couch); great-grandchildren, Presley Simms, Nolan Simms, Cameron Lucas, Kaitlyn Lucas, and Kendall Lucas; brother, Tommy Huelsman(Connie); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be private. Memorial donations in her memory can be made to the Dementia Association or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.