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Lucille Lay Obituary
87, of Phoenix, born Lucille Jorgensen, Feb. 3, 1924 in Iowa, went home to be with Jesus July 23, 2011. After moving to Laveen, Arizona at age two, she attended Roosevelt Elementary and Phoenix Union High School. Upon graduation she worked at the Republic and Gazette and was active at Grace Lutheran Church. Her brother Orville Jorgensen introduced her to Clarence Lay with whom she shared 41 years of marriage until his death. A friend to everyone and blessing to all, Lucille loved to bowl with friends and spent years golfing at Thunderbird Country Club. She spent her last twelve years at Christian Fellowship Square Retirement Community. Lucille is survived by her brother Don Jorgensen, four children Randy (Diane), John (Barbara), Sandra (Chris Fredrick), and Nancy (Dave Warnecke), and nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren whom were the greatest passion of her life. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Clarence, sister Eunice Anderson and great grandson Noah Warnecke. Upon Lucille's adamant request, there will be no funeral services because "Life was never about me". Donations in her memory may be made to Hope Church, 2530 W. Happy Valley Rd. Suite 1273, Phoenix, AZ 85085
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Kathy Casillas-Marcanti
August 9, 2011
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Your Mom and Dad had a special place in my heart. I worked with Clarence at the bank. Your Mom was very precious,kind, and loving person I every met.
August 3, 2011
John, I heard about the news and I wanted to send my best to all of you and your families. I lost my Mother in May,I know the blessings and the heart ache. I hope all will be well for all of you. My prayers are with you all. I remember meeting your Mopm in Laveen we were probably in the 8th grade. Some time ago, I remrmber getting caught hugging in Miss Seneca's biology, in the back room ha ha.Take care. Jolene Poteet Lamia
August 3, 2011
John I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. It is a very difficult time but you will always have happy memories of her. As time passes those are the things that will comfort you.
A classmate, Barbara Vaccaro Walton
Eleanor Spencer Foust
August 3, 2011
Note to John: In case you didn't know, Bobbie Chan is Bobbie Wisner, SMHS Class of 1968.
Kristin, Mike, and Hunter Paul
August 2, 2011
She was a beautiful woman who raised an incredible family. May you rest in peace, Lucy.
Bobbie Chan
August 2, 2011
John, My heart is breaking for you. Even though you think you're prepared for the passing of a parent, you're NEVER prepared. A part of you (literally) will never be in your arms again, or laugh, or cry w/you, for you as a parent. Hope she passed quietly. Love to you and yours.
Betty Huerstel
August 1, 2011
Lucille was my dearest and unique friend since 1995.Since she came to live at Fellowship Square,she ministered to me in many ways as she did to everyone here. She will always be precious in my memory.
Linda Buttera
August 1, 2011
Lucille was one of the kindest and most generous persons I've ever met. She touched my life in so many ways. Love to Sandra, John, Nancy and Randy and their families through this sorrowful time.
Michel Dobyns
August 1, 2011
My Aunt Lucille Lay was always an inspiration to me. She was a pure and good woman all of her life and her entire family loved her dearly. We are finding out about her death through an e-mail and I guess its not surprising since we have moved so far away in Missouri, and as she evidently was a happy woman and always had a busy life. I hope she is with Clarence now. Love from Michel, Jerry, and Jeff Dobyns in Missouri
Donna Tucker Fountain
July 31, 2011
Lucille Lay always held a special place in my heart and certainly the hearts of any who knew her. She will truly be missed by all. Love and prayers to all the family.
Eleanor Spencer Foust
July 31, 2011
It is never easy to lose a loved one, especially a mom. My mom passed away last December, so I know how hard it is. Sometimes they are sick and can never be well again, but letting them go is still difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please e-mail me. We would love to see you at our next SMHS 68 Class Reunion.
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