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Lucy Baker McNamara Hagan

1924 - 2018

BORN

1924

DIED

2018

Lucy Hagan Obituary

born January 20, 1924, passed away peacefully in her sleep October 29, 2018. Her life was devoted to family that had no boundaries, deep abiding faith and ever so generous love. She lit the path for all who met her and was an example of how to live life with joy and a sense of wonder in all things. Lucy was ninth generation of an old Norfolk family and the daughter of Lena Randolph Brooke and Aloysius Leo McNamara and the widow of Joseph Addison Hagan, Jr. She is survived by 10 of her 11 children, 35 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 14 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Downey Hagan and her three siblings, David Brooke McNamara, Thomas Randolph McNamara and May Brooke McAlister. In celebration of Lucy’s long and love-filled life, a Mass will be held on Saturday, November 3 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 520 Graydon Ave., Norfolk, VA. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. Bliley’s Funeral Home of Richmond is managing arrangements. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.blileys.com. Donations may be made in Lucy’s memory to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 1, 2018.

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November 9, 2018

Praying for her safe passage and that her memory endures as a blessing to you all.

November 6, 2018

Lucy was a true angel on earth and will continue to be even more special in heaven with her family that has been waiting for her. The family she leaves behind will have a large void in their lives without her. There is not enough space to pay her the tribute she deserves. I was blessed to have her as my Godmother. I pray that I will have the grace and patience and love that she showed everyone in her presence. I regret that I could not be there to celebrate her life, but was attending one our families wedding. My prayers are with her and the family. Love to all, "Miss" Brooke Witt

mary johnston

November 6, 2018

Years ago, when I met you mother, I did not recognize at the time the light and love she embodied as she raised such a large, talented and successful family who have gone on to distinguish themselves and have children of their own. She was one of a kind and her real presence was inspirational. Please accept my humble condolences for your loss and know that I think or those old times as the best to be had. Blessings, peace and most of all, Love all around for you and yours, mary johnston, Portsmouth

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Patti Fay Schmitt

November 2, 2018

Lucy Hagan must have been quite a gal! What a wonderful life she led.
Her goodness reflects in the legacy she left with her children.

November 1, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken hearted and comfort all who mourn sustain you and your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

kristin dyer bosio

November 1, 2018

Lucy was the dear, sweet neighbor of my parents @ Pembroke Tower. She was a kind, thoughtful friend to my mother Mary, who thought the world of Lucy. So very sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother.

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