Mrs. Irma Mae Barnes Lucas, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Life Care Center of Gray.
Mrs. Lucas was born in Washington County, Tennessee to the late David Paul Barnes, Sr. and Nell Sherfey Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Keebler Lucas, Jr.
She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother.
Survivors include a son, Paul Lucas (Alice), Gray; granddaughter, Rachel Lucas (her heartbeat) Gray; sister-in-law, June Barnes, Gray; and many nephews and nieces.
Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 PM, Friday, December 29, 2023, at Gray Cemetery with Rev. Aaron Atchley officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Gray United Methodist Church 2108 Oak Street, Gray, TN 37615 or Gray Cemetery Fund.
12/30/2023
Mary Southerland
I hate so much to hear about your mother. I so enjoyed our time together at Gray Elementary. She was truly one of a kind and a joy to work with.
12/28/2023
Helen M. Bowman
Irma Lucas blessed the lives of many students and faculty at Gray Elementary School while working in a federal program in education. Her caring spirit impacted many lives.
I have so many wonderful memories of Irma. She and I worked together at Jonesborough Elementary School. Irma always wore high heels and they were hurting her so she took them off. We had a little girl who went to the bathroom and came out naked except for Irma’s high heels. The children all loved her and she loved all the children. What wonderful memories. Paul I am so,sorry for your loss.
Paul I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
12/27/2023
Janelle Walker Warden
So sorry to hear of Irma's passing. She was my 2nd cousin. Her grandmother Sally Almira Hunt was a sister to my grand mother Mary Adelaide Hunt. Daughters of Robert Ellis Hunt. The sisters loved to get together in their younger days.
