Mary Lucas

Mary Frances Lucas of Caledonia, Missouri departed this life on July 22, 2006 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital, having reached the age of 86 years, 1 month and 21 days. She was born on June 1, 1920, a daughter of the late John William Holt and Anna Charlotte (Lowe) Holt.

On January 23, 1938, she was united in marriage to Luther Otho Lucas and they shared over sixty eight years together. Frances, as she was known by family and friends, was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great, great grandmother, sister, aunt cousin and friend. She loved her family and friends and loved sharing time with them.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by six brothers, Clifford Holt, Otis Holt, Luther Holt, Frank Holt, Jesse Holt and Jack Holt; and two sisters, Rosie Lucas and Ruth Holt.

Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include her husband, Luther Otho Lucas of Caledonia; a daughter Norma Ruth Knight and husband John of Potosi, three grandchildren, Charlotte Crider and husband Kevin, Robert King and wife Heather, Giles King and wife Shawn; five great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren; an adopted grandson, Clyde Bess and wife Margretta of Fredericktown; special friends Donald and Betty Akers of Caledonia; nieces; nephews; cousins and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her.

Funeral services were conducted at 10 AM on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Clyde Bess officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Robert King, Giles King, David Pashea, Rodney Campbell, Donald Akers and Joe Trokey.

Interment and final prayers were held at the Caledonia Methodist Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi.