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Sylvia Lucas Obituary

Sylvia M. Lucas VIRGINIA BEACH - Sylvia M. Lucas, 91, of Virginia Beach, formerly of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 30, 2009. She was beloved and always smiled with everyone she met. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Lucas; son, Bob Chidress; parents, Nancy and James Yarboro. She is survived by her daughter, Eleanor Emerle and husband Richard; son, Wayne Jackson and wife Cynthia; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Basham officiating. The interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends one hour before the service Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel, (540) 362-1237.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 4, 2009.

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Mary Haga

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We loved Sylvia so much and know she is in a better place with Luke. Mary and Bill Haga

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