Patsy Ruth Lucas

Patsy Ruth Lucas, 79, Kokomo, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Patsy was born February 1, 1946, in Kokomo, Indiana, to the late Paul E. Gordon, Jr. and Lois M. Gordon. On November 23, 1962, she married James E. Lucas Sr., who preceded her in death on March 3, 2014.

Patsy attended Kokomo High School. She worked at several factories in Kokomo and was most recently working at the Kokomo Senior Center. Patsy enjoyed playing games, planting flowers, and cooking, but she loved nothing more than her family. As one of ten children, family was everything to her. She had a servant’s heart, and her home was always open for a cup of coffee and an ear to anyone who needed it. She was called Mamaw by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the pride of her life, and she cherished time spent with them.

Patsy is survived by two sons, James E. Lucas Jr. (Amy), Ken Lucas (Kandi) and daughter-in-law, Tawnya Harrison; brother-in-law, Tom Lucas; six grandchildren: Makayla Lucas, Andrew Lucas (Christen), Kaitlyn Lucas (Brandt), Tyler Lucas (Karly), Brittany Lucas (Grant), and Emily Lucas (Logan); and eight great-grandchildren: Addyson, Parker, Kali, Layna, Isla, Amelia, Maia, and Betty - - all of Kokomo. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters, John Gordon, Mabel Busch, Tom Gordon (Peggy), Rusty Gordon (Pam), Bridget Bass, and Henry Bridges III. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, son, Timothy A. Lucas, three brothers, Mike Gordon, Pete Gordon, and Brian Bridges, and her parents.

A visitation for Patsy will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary & Crematory Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. Patsy will be laid to rest in Albright Cemetery, 3910 Albright Rd, Kokomo, Indiana 46902.