Cynthia Ann Lucas

Friday, August 28, 2015

Cynthia Ann Lucas, 70, Nevada Mo., passed from this life on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, at Barone Alzheimer's Care Center, in Nevada, following an illness of several months. Cynthia was born July 15, 1945, in Booneville, Mo., to Herbert Theron and Connie Mae (Riley) Pyeatte. She was united in marriage to Elroy Lucas on Oct. 9, 1971, in Columbia, Mo., and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2006.

Cynthia graduated from Sheldon High School. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, making porcelain dolls and ceramics and loved reading.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Lucas and his wife, Toni, Lamar, Mo., and Chris Lucas, Sheldon, Mo.; one daughter, Gretha Coleman, Springfield, Mo.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Elroy, she was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 31, at Sheldon Methodist Church, in Sheldon, with Pastor Wayne Coble officiating. Interment to follow in Sheldon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada.

Contributions may be made in her memory to the Sheldon Methodist Church in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.