Sylvia Frances Lucas, 100, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was born on Sept. 26, 1923, in Checotah, Oklahoma, the daughter of Richard Lee Welch and Ada Mae (Guinn) Welch.
Sylvia worked and retired from Corning Glass in Muskogee.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Johnie H. Lucas in 1952; son, Hershel Lucas; brothers, Bud Welch and Norman Welch; sisters, Reatha Sept. 26, 1923 – March 14, 2024
Bailey and Goldie Sturgeon and nieces, Delores Mae Love and Brenda Woodral.
She is survived by nieces, Melinda Looney and husband David of Chickasha, OK; Melissa Becker of Fort Smith, AR, Marcella Barrington of Norman, OK, Patricia McGee and husband Alvin of Checotah, and Donna Mahar of Van Buren, AR; nephew, Bobby Bailey of Krebs; nieces, Judy Branch of Poteau, OK, and Debbie Vermillion and husband Robert of Checotah.
Graveside services were 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah, Oklahoma with Pastor Michael Hart officiating.
Funeral service arrangements are under the direction of Hunn Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Condolences to the family may be made online at www.hunnfuneralhome. com.
