Lucas, Rita Marie (Wolford) 12/17/1933 - 9/29/2017 Rita Marie Lucas, 83, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017. Born in Grand Rapids, MI, Rita attended Catholic Central High School (1952) where she met and later married William Lucas. The couple shared 62 years together and had 12 children.

Rita is survived by her son, Bill (Ginger) Lucas of Byron Center, MI; daughter, Mary (Homer) Elrod of Byron Center, MI; son, Dan (Reni) Lucas of White Cloud, MI; daughter, Pam (Ben) Brewer of South Austin, TX; daughter, Linda (Rick) Harris of Spring Hill, TN; daughter, Brenda (Chris) Thompson of Marietta, GA; son, Dennis (Michelle) Lucas of Jenison, MI; son, Randy (Tina) Lucas of Mead, WA; son, John (Wanda) Lucas of Corning, AR; son, Mike (Julie) Lucas of Grand Rapids, MI; son, Ken (Angie) Lucas of Fremont, MI; son, Rick (Nicole) Lucas of Otsego, MI; 35 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; brother, James Wolford; and sister, Joanne Humbarger. She was preceded in death by her husband, William James Lucas; grandson, Seth Lawrence Lucas; infant grandson, Eric Thomas Brewer; great grandson, Brayden Elrod; infant great granddaughter, Ava Rose Brewer; parents, Leo and Illuminata Wolford; sister, Marion Cichon; brother, Earl Wolford; sister, Phyllis Oosterwal; sister, Helen Watson; and brother, Edward Wolford.Rita dedicated herself to her family. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, gardening, playing cards, and going to bingo. She used her talents and time to make gifts for others. Bill and Rita raised their children with a love for God and family.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Friday, October 6, 2017, at Aetna Calvary Church (3944 W. One Mile Road White Cloud, Michigan 49349) with Pastor Phil Jones officiating. There will be visitation at the Church prior to the service starting at 11 AM. Interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in White Cloud. For a more lasting memorial, friends are asked to consider Samaritan's Purse. Friends may share memories and condolences online at www.crandellfh.com

Visitation

Friday, October 6, 2017 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Aetna Calvary Church 3944 W. 1 Mile White Cloud, Michigan 49349

Friday, October 6, 2017 1:00 PM

Aetna Calvary Church 3944 W. 1 Mile White Cloud, Michigan 49349