Doris M. Lucas

    Doris M. Lucas, 76 (nee Neely) of Avon Lake died Friday, December 7, 2007, at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.

     Mrs. Lucas was born in Lorain, OH on May 19, 1931, and was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Elyria, the Women's Fellowship, church choir, and several Ladies organizations and functions in her church.

     She was a retired secretary at the former Head Mercantile in Lorain for 20 years.

     Mrs. Lucas is survived by sons James R. Lucas, David A. Lucas, Richard L. Lucas all of Lorain, Thomas E. Lucas of Willoughby, daughter Donna J. Tarranto of Lorain, 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, sisters  Patricia Miller of Avon Lake, brothers Jerry Neely of Springhill, FL, Robert Neely of Myrtle Creek, OR. and several nieces and nephews.

     She was preceded in death by her husband James R. Lucas on Dec. 25, 2000, parents Kenneth H and Pauline (nee Nelson) Neely and a brother Ronald Neely.

     Friends may call Wednesday, December 12, 2007, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio  44052.

     Funeral Services will be at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 2949 W. River Road, Elyria at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 13, 2007, with Rev. Dale Warrick, pastor of Cornerstone United Methodist Church,  officiating.

     Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens Avon, OH.

     Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone United Methodist Church 2949 W. River Road Elyria, OH 44035.

Condolences

From:     Sharon & Ted Mental
Relation: Friend

To the family of Doris Lucas
  
   We are sorry for your loss. I will always remember Doris from UMW. She was always a hard worker. I also really appreciated her being there when I had my Dad, Robert Hawley's catered Funeral Luncheon at the old Cornerstone Methodist Church.

      Sincerely, Sharon & Ted Mental

From:     Bob O’Brien
Relation: Friend of Jim

I wish to offer my condolences to the whole Lucas family.

I work with Jim at Republic.  Knowing an outstanding guy like Jim is proof that Doris was a wonderful mother.