Annie Catherine (Duncan) Lucas

Annie Catherine Duncan Lucas, 73, of Shenandoah surrounded by her family went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2019. She was blind from a long, hard fight with diabetes. She passed at Sentara-RMH Medical Center. Annie did not fear death because of her incredible Christian faith. She is now seeing the beauty of Heaven. She was born on September 17, 1946 in Luray, and was the daughter of the late Richard and Charlotte Comer Duncan. On September 30, 1972, she married Robert Franklin Lucas, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Anthony “Scott” Lucas and Angela Dawn Lucas, both of Shenandoah; a sister, Doris “Dot” Higgs of Shenandoah; brothers, James “Jimmy” Duncan of Winchester, Richard Duncan, Jr. of Luray; her granddog, a chocolate lab named, Boone; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edward “Eddie” Duncan and brother-in-law, Lynn Higgs; and her beloved peek-a-pom, Jazzy, who lived 18 years. She graduated from Luray High School and loved being a cheerleader. She was a Redskins, Warriors and Nats fan. Annie was employed by Page County Public Schools for 18 years. She loved reading and helping students learn to read in the computer lab. She never forgot about her Grove Hill kids and co-workers. Annie touched so many people in her life. She was an amazing wife and mother. A Celebration of Life service will be held 1 pm, Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at The Church of Solsburg with Pastor Josh Shifflett and Evangelist Doug Gochenour officiating. Burial will be at Newport Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church at 12-1 pm, prior to the service. The family would like to thank everyone for their many acts of kindness including Sentara RMH for taking care of Annie over the last eight years. A special thanks to Pastor Josh Shifflett and Doug Gochenour and the Chaplains of Sentara RMH. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215. Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseykygerfuneralhome.com.