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Barbara Lucas

1953 - 2011

Barbara Lucas obituary, 1953-2011, Tallahassee, FL

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1953

DIED

2011

Barbara Lucas Obituary

Barbara Jo (Winstanley) Lucas , 57, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at her home in Tallahassee, surrounded by her family. Born in Marietta, Georgia, Barbara was the daughter of Edith Booth Winstanley and USAF Captain Donald Winstanley. She moved often as part of a military life, before settling down in Tallahassee in 1959. Barbara graduated from Leon High School in 1971, where she met her future husband, Paul Thomas Lucas. Barbara and Paul were married in 1972, celebrating 38 years of marriage this past December. Their life was blessed with one daughter, Jessica Laurel (Lucas) Sculley. Barbara worked many years for Tallahassee Memorial Hospital before her retirement. A gifted and skilled seamstress who never met a craft she could not conquer, Barbara always had a number of projects in the works, each more stunning than the last. She was active in her neighborhood association; a neighborhood where she helped redesign and decorate the home her father and grandfather built in 1948 and where she raised her family for the last 30 years. Barbara had a wit and humor that could light up any room and it's doubtful she ever met anyone she did not touch in some way. Survivors include her husband, Paul Lucas, daughter, Jessica Sculley (David), mother, Edith Booth Winstanley, three sisters, Donna Winstanley Ball, Catherine Ann Winstanley (Art Cunkle) and Pat Winstanley Faulkner (Butch), several nieces, a nephew, a grand-nephew, and her beloved Papillon, Sir Snickerdoodles of Glendale, but better known as Snickers. Vistitation will be held at Culley's Funeral Home on Riggins Road on Friday from 5-7, with funeral services at 10a.m. Saturday, January 22. A reception will follow at 12 at the family's home.

Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jan. 21, 2011.
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Edie and all the family. I am so sorry to learn of Barbara's death. I've been out of touch with you for a number of years, but have thought of you often. I can still visualize "the girls" in their much younger years when you and I worked together at the Development Commission. I think you called Barbara "Barb" or "Barbie". My heart goes out to each of you. May God give you the strength to get you through this time of sadness. With Love.

Bobbie Rice-Rogers

January 26, 2011

Dear Paul,Jessie,Aunt Edith, and sisters,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I have not met some of you my heart goes out to all.

Eileen Mahlau

January 23, 2011

Hi Paul. So sorry to learn of Barbara's death. Take care. Thinking of you.

Marcia Humphress

January 21, 2011

Paul, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Pritchard

January 21, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sly Snell & Family

January 21, 2011

Donna, we are thinking of you. Your sister sounds like a wonderful person.

Angie Thomas

January 21, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mac McConnell

January 21, 2011

Paul and Family -
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you the peace and comfort that only he can give during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

James, Helen, Danielle & Jeremy Cochran

Helen Strickland Cochran

January 21, 2011

Barbara,
We will miss you.
Jim & Shirley Sanders

Jim & Shirley Sanders

January 21, 2011

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