Gloria Sue Lucas

Friday, February 15, 2019

Gloria Sue Lucas, 80, of Lafayette passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at Creasy Springs.

She was born April 5, 1938, in Lafayette, Ind., to the late Clarence Wiese and Doris (Condor) Wiese.

She married Daniel Francis Lucas on May 28, 1955 in Lafayette. He preceded her in death on Aug. 20, 1998.

Gloria was employed with Purdue University for 23 years. She was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

She loved gardening, crocheting and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Surviving are her children, Robert "Rob" (Kim) Lucas of West Lafayette, Sue Shay of West Lafayette, Joy Batta-O'Hair of Greencastle and Donna (Gail) Cofer of Indianapolis. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Along with her husband Daniel, she was preceded in death by her parents, and two sons-in-law, James Shay and Doug O'Hair.

Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18 at Hippensteel Funeral Home, Lafayette.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the funeral home with Pastor Rich Stoll officiating the service with interment to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park.

In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.

Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.