She was born November 23, 1960 in Cotulla, Texas to Ernesto and Maria (Rodriguez) Velasquez.
Lucy loved going to concerts and listening to live music. She enjoyed spending time with her large family, especially her children and grandchildren. Lucy loved traveling to the beach, feeling the sand through her toes, and the sun on her face.
Lucy is survived by her children, Erin Velasquez and Taylor (Matt Bounthasack) Velasquez; her grandchildren, Ethan and Emma; her siblings, Minnie Guerrero, Maria "Miluy" Perz, Jesus Velasquez, Ernesto Velasquez Jr., Yolanda Rios, Elsa Soto, Irene Holinka, Jorge Velasquez, Estela Skytte; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Guadalupe Velasquez.
There will be a visitation from 4 to 8pm on Friday, September 25 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy., Marengo. There will be a limit of 50 people in the funeral home at one time, face coverings are required.
There will be a private service.
Memorials may be made to Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, 111 N. 1st St., Rockford, IL 61107.