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Ruth LUCAS Obituary
Ruth E. Lucas
ASHLAND, MO - Ruth E. Lucas, 87, of Ashland, Mo., passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, in her home at Bluegrass Terrace.
Ruth was born Aug. 31, 1927, in Lincoln, Ill., daughter of Floyd and Eleanor Sutton Worth. In early childhood, Ruth's mother passed away and was raised by her stepmother, Pearl Worth. She was united in marriage to Eugene C. Lucas on June 28, 1947, in Springfield, Ill. He preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 2008.
Ruth is survived by her children: Lynnette (Randall) Yaeger of Ashland, Mo., Leslie Lucas and Deborah Kelly of Lincoln, Ill., and Charlotte Pisarek of Ashland, Mo.; her brother, Fred Worth of Lincoln; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and stepmother; son, Doug Lucas; grandchildren, Shawn Lucas and Michael Heyen; brother, Richard Worth; and sister, Devora Smith.
Ruth held many titles, including a housewife, an Avon Representative, and she assisted the cooks at the Elkhart grade school.
Services for Ruth will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mt. Pulaski Cemetery in Mt. Pulaski.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice Compassus in Columbia, Mo.
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Memories and Condolences
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sherry Ellegood Jennings
December 28, 2014
Ruth and her family used to come visit our family in Middletown-I remember her laugh and the good times playing with the Lucas kids. My sympathies to all...
Donna Eeten
December 22, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Donna Eeten
December 22, 2014
How i will miss you. You and i had alot of good times, you taught me alot about life.You were an amazing person to know,Ill never forget you and will always love you.Allen and i miss you.
Freda Gibbs
December 22, 2014
Ruth was Special! When I think of Ruth, I'll always remember her Unique Sense of Humor and contagious laugh. My Sympathies to you all.
Love,
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