Deanne was born on November 5, 1943 in Richmond Kentucky. She She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren Bristol Lucas and Thelma Bowman Lucas, and by her dear brother Michael Warren Lucas, Sr.. She is survived by her sister Lyndell Lucas (Michael) McLean of Waterford Township, Sister-in-law Marie (the late Michael) of Rochester. and beloved nephews and nieces Michael (Elizabeth) Lucas of Grosse Pointe Woods, Deborah (the late Jason) Stallings of Rochester Hills, Katherine (Matthew) Johnson of Rhodes, Sarah (Tyler) Paxton of Sammamish WA, and Bryce (Stephanie) Culver of Rochester Hills. Dee also leaves great nieces and nephews Amanda, Angela and Rocky Leonard, Ava, Violet, North, Evelyn, and Jovie Paxton, and Jettie Culver.
Dee’s family moved to Rochester when she was a young child, and created especially fond memories of extended family gatherings at their home on John R Rd. and holiday parties at the Rochester Community House (then called “The Pavillion.”) Dee continued find her happiest moments in the times spent at family get togethers.
Deanne graduated from Rochester High School with the Class of 1961 and attended Michigan Christian College (now Rochester University) and Oakland University. She enjoyed a career as an executive and legal secretary, most notably at Parke, Davis Parkdale Division and later as legal secretary to former US Congressman William Brodhead.
Deanne was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed geneaology work and was a member of the Stoney Creek Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Great Lakes Heritage Quilters.
After retirement, Dee became active in the community as a Rochester Hills Library Outreach volunteer and as leader of the “Busy Bees” craft and quilting group at Avon on the Lake. She found great joy in organizing the annual Avon on the Lake Craft Show and honoring Veterans with “Quilts of Valor.” She was an avid reader and loved politics and bluegrass music.
At Dee’s request, no formal visitation or services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stoney Creek Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Inurnment will be at Mt. Avon Cemetery in Rochester, Michigan.
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