Mrs. Audrey J Lucas

Audrey Jean Lucas of Charleston, SC affectionately called by many; Audrey, Miss Audrey, Jean, Grandma Audrey, and Aunt Audrey, was born in McClellanville, SC on December 9, 1932. She was the daughter of Arthur Randolph and Carrie Green Randolph. Audrey was the 2nd oldest of 10 siblings: respectively Minnie Alston, Arthur Randolph Jr., Reather Brown, Seymore Randolph, Altinez Miller, Earl Randolph, Quincy Randolph, Calvin Randolph and Charles Randolph. She married her late husband, Eugene Lucas Jr. in 1954. Audrey, age 89 lived a full life and left us with her great legacy on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Audrey graduated from Burke High School in Charleston, SC in 1950. She attended Allen University in Columbia, SC and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 1953. She also earned her Master’s Degree in Education from the Citadel in Charleston in August of 1988.

Audrey J. Lucas, a native Charlestonian, and military spouse lived several places in the United States and abroad. She started her career teaching at an elementary school in SC in the town of “24 Mile” as it was called at that time, now known as Awendaw, SC. She taught at elementary schools in Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Frankfurt, Germany; and in some cases, was the first African American teacher in the school or school district. Audrey culminated her successful career teaching at several elementary schools in Charleston County. She received accolades including several Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards. She was also recognized on more than one occasion in the Charleston Post and Courier for her innovativeness in motivating and teaching students. Audrey retired from teaching in 1998 but, was asked to return by the Charleston County School District. She answered that call and taught for several additional years in the City of Charleston.

Ms. Audrey kept a sense of humor about life coupled with a fearlessness in making a difference and encouraging others. She shared one of her favorite hobbies, collecting clowns with her students to help them appreciate looking at the positive side of things even when circumstances are challenging. She also enjoyed gardening, home decorating, flowers, reading, and of course big dogs with names like King, AWOL and Titan.

Audrey Jean Lucas is survived by her 2 sons, Carroll Lucas and Curtis Lucas; Grandson, Kendrick Eugene Lucas; Granddaughter Chontell Crystal Lucas. She is also survived by 2 siblings Reather Brown and Calvin Randolph and his spouse Brenna Randolph. In addition, she is survived by sisters-in-laws, Anna Randolph, Marie Randolph, Mildred Randolph along with a host of many nieces, nephews, close cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at Carolina Memorial Funeral Homes, 7113 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, starting at Noon, Friday, July 8, 2022. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday July 7th and from 11:30 to Noon on Friday July 8th. Burial will follow the service at Carolina Memorial Gardens.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carolinamemorial.com for the Lucas family.

GUARDIAN ANGEL

Dear Guardian angel,

Queen of the internal skies

Flower in the Field of Dreams,

Gentle white wave in a sea of love

I know you are with me always,

Like a transparent shadow only visible to the soul,

Be forever near me.

Dance to the sound of my laughter,

And catch each tear that may fall from my eyes.

Watch over me like the brightness of the sun,

Or the twinkling of a star.

If I should fall into the depths of despair,

Reach for me so that I may fly into the clouds of happiness with you.

If I should turn my back on you,

Whisper your magical song of peace in my ear,

So that I may turn to face your radiance.

Stand close to me when I need you most,

Listen to my thoughts so I can share my dreams with you.

Take every step I take.

Guardian Angel, whoever you may be,

Hold my hand, because even if I cannot feel it,

My heart will fill with love,

My face will smile,

Then I will know that your presence is all around,

And that you will never leave my side

Giuliana Giacomini (Copyright 1995)