Virginia Cecelia Lucas (nee Breland), age 83, of Newport, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center, Edgewood, KY.  Virginia was a member of Taylor Mill Pentecostal Church, and also attended the Community Family Church, Independence, KY. Virginia loved to play the piano and sing gospel songs, her favorite song was “I’ll Fly Away”.  She loved the Lord and attended church her entire life.  She leaves her husband, daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with great memories of her love for cooking and sharp wit.  She was “Queen of chicken and dumplings”. Her holiday meals were superb and always a family favorite, as well as, Sundays after church…with plenty of “leftovers” for all to take home and enjoy during the week. Virginia is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charles Lucas; daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” (Gary, Sr.) Simon; three grandchildren, Gary Simon, Jr., Amanda “Amy” Simon, and James (Laura) Simon; six great-grandchildren, Hanna, Eli, Caleb, Violet, Samuel and Seth. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Amanda Beulah (nee Slade) Breland; siblings, Norma Martin, Edward and Bill Breland.  Visitation will be held at Taylor Mill Pentecostal Church, 5336 Taylor Mill Rd, Taylor Mill, KY 41015 on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 10am to 12pm with the Funeral Service beginning at 12pm.  Burial will follow in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Carthage, KY. Arrangements entrusted to Alexandria Funeral Home.

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