Services for Mrs. Kay Lucas, 76 of Newton, MS, will be held at 1:00P.M. on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Newton United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held from 10:00A.M. until service time at the church.
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Kay Lucas
On December 10, 2019 the angels sang and heaven’s gates opened to welcome Kay Fulton Lucas into the Kingdom of God.
Kay is survived by Van, her husband of fifty-four years; sons Dr. Al Lucas II and Christina of Laurel, MS and Dr. Jon Lucas and Anne of Nashville, TN; daughter Leigh Gilliland and Chad of Oxford, MS; Grandchildren: Oskar Lucas, Charlie Gilliland, Ben Gilliland, Laurian Gilliland, Olivia Lucas, Jonathan Lucas, and Katherine Lucas; brother Danny Fulton and Teresa of Bruce, MS.
Anita Kay Lucas was born July 1, 1944 to Juanita and D. M. (Doc) Fulton in Philadelphia, MS. Her entrance into the world was the first of many effortless entrances affecting the lives of all who have been blessed to know her. She graduated from Philadelphia High School then attended East Central Junior College. Full of elegance and charm, this beauty captivated her co-eds and was selected as a Cheerleader, Campus Favorite and was crowned ECJC Homecoming Queen of 1964. She attended Mississippi College for Women where she was a member of the Troubadour Club. At ECJC, a handsome football player met a beautiful cheerleader. A strategic play was set in motion, as Van convinced Kay to marry him on June 20, 1965. All who know Van and Kay would say that was the best move he ever made!
Family was always her priority. As her children grew older she became more active in her community. She volunteered at Newton Elementary and Newton High School, as well as a Cub Scout Leader. She happily attended countless sporting events of her children and grandchildren. She happily supported Van’s love for Ole Miss football, attending every home game for decades!
An active Newton United Methodist Church member, she served in many capacities: Director of youth group, Food and Hospitality Team, and multiple committees, including most recently The Board of Trustees. She also thoroughly enjoyed playing in the church’s bell choir…affectionately known in inner circles as “The Ding-a-Lings!”
From 1994-1999 she served as the Executive Director of the Newton Chamber of Commerce. Extending her charm onto the lives of her community, she was named “Newton’s Outstanding Woman of the Year” in 1997. Her children believe she should hold this title in perpetuity, especially since they did not attend the ceremony. In typical Kay Lucas fashion, she never informed them she received this honor. (Thankful for old clippings found in the bottom buffet drawer in the dining room.)
Kay’s faith came first, which fully equipped her to be the rock and steel magnolia of the Lucas family. She loved her friends and she had many…from the “bridge girls” to “her girls”. She loved coffee in the morning. She loved coffee in the afternoon. She loved coffee at night. She loved designer shoes, pink lipstick, and smelled of Halston and Chanel. She had the most beautiful head of hair one has ever seen. She never met a stranger and she treated everyone as if they were important. She never told a crude joke. She never pumped gas. She loved to laugh, especially with her husband and children around the table, most meals lasting hours! She was elegant. She was warm. She was happy. She was kind. She was beloved.
To a life well-lived, indeed. Welcome home, Kay Lucas.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Newton United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will at 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will be in Newton County Memorial Gardens. Rev. Gary Howse will officiate. Newton County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be John Woolley, Richard Thoms, Brad Carter, David Carter, Warren Willis, Don Vares, Robert Logan, and Mitchell Thomas.
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Married in 1965 to Van Alvin Lucas
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The Newton Record; 12 Oct 1966, Wed; Page 5
Van Alvin Lucas, II
Mr. and Mrs. Van A. Lucas of 204 West Tatum Street, Newton, are the proud parents of a son, Van Alvin, born at the Newton Hospital Sunday, Oct. 9, 1966, weight 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Mrs. Lucas is the former Anita Kay Fulton of Philadelphia. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia, paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lucas of Newton. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fulton of Philadelphia, and paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bounds, Mrs. Selby Nicholson of Newton and Guy Lucas of Mt. Olive.
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The Newton Record; 03 Mar 1971, Wed; Page 5
Leigh Kay Lucas
Leigh Kay is the name given the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Lucas, 109 Pinewood Drive, Newton. The little girl was born Feb. 25, 1971, at Newton Hospital, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs. Louise Lucas and J. W. Lucas of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eb Fulton and Mrs. Charles Carter of Philadelphia, Mrs. Amos W. Bounds of Lawrence and Mrs. Selby Nicholson of Newton. Two brothers are Al 4 and Jon 1.
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Clarion Ledger; 11 Jun 1995, Sun; Page 52
Lucas - Gilliland
Leigh Kay Lucas and Robert Chad Gilliland, both of Memphis, will be married at 6 p.m. June 17, 1995, at Newton United Methodist Church.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Alvin Lucas of Newton. A graduate of Newton High School and the University of Mississippi, she is a high school art teacher for Evangelical Christian School in Memphis.
Gilliland is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tibbs Gilliland of Cleburne, Texas. A graduate of Cleburne High School and the University of Mississippi, he is an accountant for KPMG Peat Marwick in Memphis.
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The Newton Record; 17 May 1995, Wed; Page 9
Lucas - Gilliland To Marry June 17
Mr. and Mrs. Van Alvin Lucas announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Leigh Kay, to Robert Chad Gilliland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tibbs Gilliland, of Cleburne, Texas.
The wedding will be Saturday, June 17, at 6:00 p.m. at Newton United Methodist Church, Newton.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia and Mrs. Louise Lucas and the late J. W. Lucas of Newton.
Miss Lucas is a 1989 honor graduate of Newton High School and graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi in 1994 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She is currently employed by Evangelical Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee where she is high school Art teacher.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Laurian Gilliland and the late Charles Gilliland of Cleburne, Texas and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Teague also of Cleburne.
Mr. Gilliland is a 1990 honor graduate of Cleburne High School and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is currently employed as an accountant for KPMG Peat Marwick in Memphis, Tennessee.
Friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend the wedding ceremony and the reception.
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The Newton Record; 06 Nov 1996, Wed; Page 10
Jon Lucas, dental student at University of Tennessee, Memphis, spent the weekend with his parents, Van and Kay Lucas. Dr. Al Lucas and Holly Goodson of Madison visited with them on Sunday.
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The Newton Record; 23 Apr 1997, Wed; Page 6
Kay Lucas was born in Philadelphia. She graduated from Philadelphia High School and attended East Central Junior College where she was a cheerleader, campus favorite, homecoming maid, and was selected homecoming queen her sophomore year. At MSCW (now MUW) she was a member of the Troubadore Social Club.
Kay married Van Lucas and moved to Newton, and the couple have three children.
The "early years" in Newton revolved around the children and a vast array of extracurricular activities, including PTA, Cub Scouts, cheerleading, gymnastics, dancing, baseball, football, basketball, track, piano and Newton United Methodist Youth.
She has been involved in numerous charities, from the Mother's March to Jaycettes Junior Miss to Culture Club and serving as a chaperone on Beta Club trips to San Antonio and Orlando.
She has been a secretary at East Central Junior College, an aide at Newton Elementary, secretary at Newton United Methodist Church, and was employed at the Brass Knob before serving in her current position as Executive Director of the Newton Chamber of Commerce.
Duties at the Chamber office include Chamber activities, Depot activities, Newton Towards 2000, Beautification, the new park, United Givers Fund, Miss Hospitality, Newton State Dairy Show, and the Task Force, but she still finds time for East Central Community College's foundation projects and currently serves as 1997 Alumni President.
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The Newton Record; 06 Jan 1999, Wed; Page 7
Charles Fulton Gilliland
Chad and Leigh Kay Gilliland of Ponte Verde, Florida are happy to announce the arrival of their first child, Charles Fulton Gilliland, born Saturday, January 2, 1999. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 and-a-half inches long.
Proud grandparents are Van and Kay Lucas of Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gilliland of Cleburn, Texas.
Great-grandparents are Mr. and . Mrs. Doc Fulton of Philadelphia; Mrs. Laurian Gilliland of Cleburn, Texas; and Louise Lucas of Newton. The mother is remembered as Leigh Kay Lucas.
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The Newton Record; 07 Jun 2000, Wed; Page 9
Benjamin Teague Gilliland
Chad and Leigh Gilliland of Ponte Vedra, Florida are happy to welcome the arrival of a brother for Charlie. Benjamin Teague Gilliland arrived on May 21, 2000 weighing 6 pounds and 13 ounces.
Proud grandparents are Bob and Sandra Gilliland of Clebum, Texas, and Van and Kay Lucas of Newton. Great grandparents are Doc and Juanita Fulton of Philadelphia, Louise Lucas of Newton and great grandmother Teague of Texas.
The mother is the former Leigh Kay Lucas of Newton.
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Kay Lucas
On December 10, 2019 the angels sang and heaven’s gates opened to welcome Kay Fulton Lucas into the Kingdom of God.
Kay is survived by Van, her husband of fifty-four years; sons Dr. Al Lucas II and Christina of Laurel, MS and Dr. Jon Lucas and Anne of Nashville, TN; daughter Leigh Gilliland and Chad of Oxford, MS; Grandchildren: Oskar Lucas, Charlie Gilliland, Ben Gilliland, Laurian Gilliland, Olivia Lucas, Jonathan Lucas, and Katherine Lucas; brother Danny Fulton and Teresa of Bruce, MS.
Anita Kay Lucas was born July 1, 1944 to Juanita and D. M. (Doc) Fulton in Philadelphia, MS. Her entrance into the world was the first of many effortless entrances affecting the lives of all who have been blessed to know her. She graduated from Philadelphia High School then attended East Central Junior College. Full of elegance and charm, this beauty captivated her co-eds and was selected as a Cheerleader, Campus Favorite and was crowned ECJC Homecoming Queen of 1964. She attended Mississippi College for Women where she was a member of the Troubadour Club. At ECJC, a handsome football player met a beautiful cheerleader. A strategic play was set in motion, as Van convinced Kay to marry him on June 20, 1965. All who know Van and Kay would say that was the best move he ever made!
Family was always her priority. As her children grew older she became more active in her community. She volunteered at Newton Elementary and Newton High School, as well as a Cub Scout Leader. She happily attended countless sporting events of her children and grandchildren. She happily supported Van’s love for Ole Miss football, attending every home game for decades!
An active Newton United Methodist Church member, she served in many capacities: Director of youth group, Food and Hospitality Team, and multiple committees, including most recently The Board of Trustees. She also thoroughly enjoyed playing in the church’s bell choir…affectionately known in inner circles as “The Ding-a-Lings!”
From 1994-1999 she served as the Executive Director of the Newton Chamber of Commerce. Extending her charm onto the lives of her community, she was named “Newton’s Outstanding Woman of the Year” in 1997. Her children believe she should hold this title in perpetuity, especially since they did not attend the ceremony. In typical Kay Lucas fashion, she never informed them she received this honor. (Thankful for old clippings found in the bottom buffet drawer in the dining room.)
Kay’s faith came first, which fully equipped her to be the rock and steel magnolia of the Lucas family. She loved her friends and she had many…from the “bridge girls” to “her girls”. She loved coffee in the morning. She loved coffee in the afternoon. She loved coffee at night. She loved designer shoes, pink lipstick, and smelled of Halston and Chanel. She had the most beautiful head of hair one has ever seen. She never met a stranger and she treated everyone as if they were important. She never told a crude joke. She never pumped gas. She loved to laugh, especially with her husband and children around the table, most meals lasting hours! She was elegant. She was warm. She was happy. She was kind. She was beloved.
To a life well-lived, indeed. Welcome home, Kay Lucas.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Newton United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will at 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will be in Newton County Memorial Gardens. Rev. Gary Howse will officiate. Newton County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be John Woolley, Richard Thoms, Brad Carter, David Carter, Warren Willis, Don Vares, Robert Logan, and Mitchell Thomas.
*****
Married in 1965 to Van Alvin Lucas
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The Newton Record; 12 Oct 1966, Wed; Page 5
Van Alvin Lucas, II
Mr. and Mrs. Van A. Lucas of 204 West Tatum Street, Newton, are the proud parents of a son, Van Alvin, born at the Newton Hospital Sunday, Oct. 9, 1966, weight 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Mrs. Lucas is the former Anita Kay Fulton of Philadelphia. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia, paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lucas of Newton. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fulton of Philadelphia, and paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bounds, Mrs. Selby Nicholson of Newton and Guy Lucas of Mt. Olive.
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The Newton Record; 03 Mar 1971, Wed; Page 5
Leigh Kay Lucas
Leigh Kay is the name given the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Lucas, 109 Pinewood Drive, Newton. The little girl was born Feb. 25, 1971, at Newton Hospital, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs. Louise Lucas and J. W. Lucas of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eb Fulton and Mrs. Charles Carter of Philadelphia, Mrs. Amos W. Bounds of Lawrence and Mrs. Selby Nicholson of Newton. Two brothers are Al 4 and Jon 1.
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Clarion Ledger; 11 Jun 1995, Sun; Page 52
Lucas - Gilliland
Leigh Kay Lucas and Robert Chad Gilliland, both of Memphis, will be married at 6 p.m. June 17, 1995, at Newton United Methodist Church.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Alvin Lucas of Newton. A graduate of Newton High School and the University of Mississippi, she is a high school art teacher for Evangelical Christian School in Memphis.
Gilliland is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tibbs Gilliland of Cleburne, Texas. A graduate of Cleburne High School and the University of Mississippi, he is an accountant for KPMG Peat Marwick in Memphis.
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The Newton Record; 17 May 1995, Wed; Page 9
Lucas - Gilliland To Marry June 17
Mr. and Mrs. Van Alvin Lucas announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Leigh Kay, to Robert Chad Gilliland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tibbs Gilliland, of Cleburne, Texas.
The wedding will be Saturday, June 17, at 6:00 p.m. at Newton United Methodist Church, Newton.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia and Mrs. Louise Lucas and the late J. W. Lucas of Newton.
Miss Lucas is a 1989 honor graduate of Newton High School and graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi in 1994 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She is currently employed by Evangelical Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee where she is high school Art teacher.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Laurian Gilliland and the late Charles Gilliland of Cleburne, Texas and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Teague also of Cleburne.
Mr. Gilliland is a 1990 honor graduate of Cleburne High School and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is currently employed as an accountant for KPMG Peat Marwick in Memphis, Tennessee.
Friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend the wedding ceremony and the reception.
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The Newton Record; 06 Nov 1996, Wed; Page 10
Jon Lucas, dental student at University of Tennessee, Memphis, spent the weekend with his parents, Van and Kay Lucas. Dr. Al Lucas and Holly Goodson of Madison visited with them on Sunday.
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The Newton Record; 23 Apr 1997, Wed; Page 6
Kay Lucas was born in Philadelphia. She graduated from Philadelphia High School and attended East Central Junior College where she was a cheerleader, campus favorite, homecoming maid, and was selected homecoming queen her sophomore year. At MSCW (now MUW) she was a member of the Troubadore Social Club.
Kay married Van Lucas and moved to Newton, and the couple have three children.
The "early years" in Newton revolved around the children and a vast array of extracurricular activities, including PTA, Cub Scouts, cheerleading, gymnastics, dancing, baseball, football, basketball, track, piano and Newton United Methodist Youth.
She has been involved in numerous charities, from the Mother's March to Jaycettes Junior Miss to Culture Club and serving as a chaperone on Beta Club trips to San Antonio and Orlando.
She has been a secretary at East Central Junior College, an aide at Newton Elementary, secretary at Newton United Methodist Church, and was employed at the Brass Knob before serving in her current position as Executive Director of the Newton Chamber of Commerce.
Duties at the Chamber office include Chamber activities, Depot activities, Newton Towards 2000, Beautification, the new park, United Givers Fund, Miss Hospitality, Newton State Dairy Show, and the Task Force, but she still finds time for East Central Community College's foundation projects and currently serves as 1997 Alumni President.
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The Newton Record; 06 Jan 1999, Wed; Page 7
Charles Fulton Gilliland
Chad and Leigh Kay Gilliland of Ponte Verde, Florida are happy to announce the arrival of their first child, Charles Fulton Gilliland, born Saturday, January 2, 1999. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 and-a-half inches long.
Proud grandparents are Van and Kay Lucas of Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gilliland of Cleburn, Texas.
Great-grandparents are Mr. and . Mrs. Doc Fulton of Philadelphia; Mrs. Laurian Gilliland of Cleburn, Texas; and Louise Lucas of Newton. The mother is remembered as Leigh Kay Lucas.
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The Newton Record; 07 Jun 2000, Wed; Page 9
Benjamin Teague Gilliland
Chad and Leigh Gilliland of Ponte Vedra, Florida are happy to welcome the arrival of a brother for Charlie. Benjamin Teague Gilliland arrived on May 21, 2000 weighing 6 pounds and 13 ounces.
Proud grandparents are Bob and Sandra Gilliland of Clebum, Texas, and Van and Kay Lucas of Newton. Great grandparents are Doc and Juanita Fulton of Philadelphia, Louise Lucas of Newton and great grandmother Teague of Texas.
The mother is the former Leigh Kay Lucas of Newton.
Services for Mrs. Kay Lucas, 76 of Newton, MS, will be held at 1:00P.M. on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Newton United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held from 10:00A.M. until service time at the church.
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Kay Lucas
On December 10, 2019 the angels sang and heaven’s gates opened to welcome Kay Fulton Lucas into the Kingdom of God.
Kay is survived by Van, her husband of fifty-four years; sons Dr. Al Lucas II and Christina of Laurel, MS and Dr. Jon Lucas and Anne of Nashville, TN; daughter Leigh Gilliland and Chad of Oxford, MS; Grandchildren: Oskar Lucas, Charlie Gilliland, Ben Gilliland, Laurian Gilliland, Olivia Lucas, Jonathan Lucas, and Katherine Lucas; brother Danny Fulton and Teresa of Bruce, MS.
Anita Kay Lucas was born July 1, 1944 to Juanita and D. M. (Doc) Fulton in Philadelphia, MS. Her entrance into the world was the first of many effortless entrances affecting the lives of all who have been blessed to know her. She graduated from Philadelphia High School then attended East Central Junior College. Full of elegance and charm, this beauty captivated her co-eds and was selected as a Cheerleader, Campus Favorite and was crowned ECJC Homecoming Queen of 1964. She attended Mississippi College for Women where she was a member of the Troubadour Club. At ECJC, a handsome football player met a beautiful cheerleader. A strategic play was set in motion, as Van convinced Kay to marry him on June 20, 1965. All who know Van and Kay would say that was the best move he ever made!
Family was always her priority. As her children grew older she became more active in her community. She volunteered at Newton Elementary and Newton High School, as well as a Cub Scout Leader. She happily attended countless sporting events of her children and grandchildren. She happily supported Van’s love for Ole Miss football, attending every home game for decades!
An active Newton United Methodist Church member, she served in many capacities: Director of youth group, Food and Hospitality Team, and multiple committees, including most recently The Board of Trustees. She also thoroughly enjoyed playing in the church’s bell choir…affectionately known in inner circles as “The Ding-a-Lings!”
From 1994-1999 she served as the Executive Director of the Newton Chamber of Commerce. Extending her charm onto the lives of her community, she was named “Newton’s Outstanding Woman of the Year” in 1997. Her children believe she should hold this title in perpetuity, especially since they did not attend the ceremony. In typical Kay Lucas fashion, she never informed them she received this honor. (Thankful for old clippings found in the bottom buffet drawer in the dining room.)
Kay’s faith came first, which fully equipped her to be the rock and steel magnolia of the Lucas family. She loved her friends and she had many…from the “bridge girls” to “her girls”. She loved coffee in the morning. She loved coffee in the afternoon. She loved coffee at night. She loved designer shoes, pink lipstick, and smelled of Halston and Chanel. She had the most beautiful head of hair one has ever seen. She never met a stranger and she treated everyone as if they were important. She never told a crude joke. She never pumped gas. She loved to laugh, especially with her husband and children around the table, most meals lasting hours! She was elegant. She was warm. She was happy. She was kind. She was beloved.
To a life well-lived, indeed. Welcome home, Kay Lucas.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Newton United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will at 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will be in Newton County Memorial Gardens. Rev. Gary Howse will officiate. Newton County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be John Woolley, Richard Thoms, Brad Carter, David Carter, Warren Willis, Don Vares, Robert Logan, and Mitchell Thomas.
*****
Married in 1965 to Van Alvin Lucas
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The Newton Record; 12 Oct 1966, Wed; Page 5
Van Alvin Lucas, II
Mr. and Mrs. Van A. Lucas of 204 West Tatum Street, Newton, are the proud parents of a son, Van Alvin, born at the Newton Hospital Sunday, Oct. 9, 1966, weight 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Mrs. Lucas is the former Anita Kay Fulton of Philadelphia. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia, paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lucas of Newton. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fulton of Philadelphia, and paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bounds, Mrs. Selby Nicholson of Newton and Guy Lucas of Mt. Olive.
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The Newton Record; 03 Mar 1971, Wed; Page 5
Leigh Kay Lucas
Leigh Kay is the name given the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Lucas, 109 Pinewood Drive, Newton. The little girl was born Feb. 25, 1971, at Newton Hospital, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs. Louise Lucas and J. W. Lucas of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eb Fulton and Mrs. Charles Carter of Philadelphia, Mrs. Amos W. Bounds of Lawrence and Mrs. Selby Nicholson of Newton. Two brothers are Al 4 and Jon 1.
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Clarion Ledger; 11 Jun 1995, Sun; Page 52
Lucas - Gilliland
Leigh Kay Lucas and Robert Chad Gilliland, both of Memphis, will be married at 6 p.m. June 17, 1995, at Newton United Methodist Church.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Alvin Lucas of Newton. A graduate of Newton High School and the University of Mississippi, she is a high school art teacher for Evangelical Christian School in Memphis.
Gilliland is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tibbs Gilliland of Cleburne, Texas. A graduate of Cleburne High School and the University of Mississippi, he is an accountant for KPMG Peat Marwick in Memphis.
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The Newton Record; 17 May 1995, Wed; Page 9
Lucas - Gilliland To Marry June 17
Mr. and Mrs. Van Alvin Lucas announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Leigh Kay, to Robert Chad Gilliland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tibbs Gilliland, of Cleburne, Texas.
The wedding will be Saturday, June 17, at 6:00 p.m. at Newton United Methodist Church, Newton.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia and Mrs. Louise Lucas and the late J. W. Lucas of Newton.
Miss Lucas is a 1989 honor graduate of Newton High School and graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi in 1994 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She is currently employed by Evangelical Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee where she is high school Art teacher.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Laurian Gilliland and the late Charles Gilliland of Cleburne, Texas and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Teague also of Cleburne.
Mr. Gilliland is a 1990 honor graduate of Cleburne High School and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is currently employed as an accountant for KPMG Peat Marwick in Memphis, Tennessee.
Friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend the wedding ceremony and the reception.
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The Newton Record; 06 Nov 1996, Wed; Page 10
Jon Lucas, dental student at University of Tennessee, Memphis, spent the weekend with his parents, Van and Kay Lucas. Dr. Al Lucas and Holly Goodson of Madison visited with them on Sunday.
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The Newton Record; 23 Apr 1997, Wed; Page 6
Kay Lucas was born in Philadelphia. She graduated from Philadelphia High School and attended East Central Junior College where she was a cheerleader, campus favorite, homecoming maid, and was selected homecoming queen her sophomore year. At MSCW (now MUW) she was a member of the Troubadore Social Club.
Kay married Van Lucas and moved to Newton, and the couple have three children.
The "early years" in Newton revolved around the children and a vast array of extracurricular activities, including PTA, Cub Scouts, cheerleading, gymnastics, dancing, baseball, football, basketball, track, piano and Newton United Methodist Youth.
She has been involved in numerous charities, from the Mother's March to Jaycettes Junior Miss to Culture Club and serving as a chaperone on Beta Club trips to San Antonio and Orlando.
She has been a secretary at East Central Junior College, an aide at Newton Elementary, secretary at Newton United Methodist Church, and was employed at the Brass Knob before serving in her current position as Executive Director of the Newton Chamber of Commerce.
Duties at the Chamber office include Chamber activities, Depot activities, Newton Towards 2000, Beautification, the new park, United Givers Fund, Miss Hospitality, Newton State Dairy Show, and the Task Force, but she still finds time for East Central Community College's foundation projects and currently serves as 1997 Alumni President.
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The Newton Record; 06 Jan 1999, Wed; Page 7
Charles Fulton Gilliland
Chad and Leigh Kay Gilliland of Ponte Verde, Florida are happy to announce the arrival of their first child, Charles Fulton Gilliland, born Saturday, January 2, 1999. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 and-a-half inches long.
Proud grandparents are Van and Kay Lucas of Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gilliland of Cleburn, Texas.
Great-grandparents are Mr. and . Mrs. Doc Fulton of Philadelphia; Mrs. Laurian Gilliland of Cleburn, Texas; and Louise Lucas of Newton. The mother is remembered as Leigh Kay Lucas.
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The Newton Record; 07 Jun 2000, Wed; Page 9
Benjamin Teague Gilliland
Chad and Leigh Gilliland of Ponte Vedra, Florida are happy to welcome the arrival of a brother for Charlie. Benjamin Teague Gilliland arrived on May 21, 2000 weighing 6 pounds and 13 ounces.
Proud grandparents are Bob and Sandra Gilliland of Clebum, Texas, and Van and Kay Lucas of Newton. Great grandparents are Doc and Juanita Fulton of Philadelphia, Louise Lucas of Newton and great grandmother Teague of Texas.
The mother is the former Leigh Kay Lucas of Newton.
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Kay Lucas
On December 10, 2019 the angels sang and heaven’s gates opened to welcome Kay Fulton Lucas into the Kingdom of God.
Kay is survived by Van, her husband of fifty-four years; sons Dr. Al Lucas II and Christina of Laurel, MS and Dr. Jon Lucas and Anne of Nashville, TN; daughter Leigh Gilliland and Chad of Oxford, MS; Grandchildren: Oskar Lucas, Charlie Gilliland, Ben Gilliland, Laurian Gilliland, Olivia Lucas, Jonathan Lucas, and Katherine Lucas; brother Danny Fulton and Teresa of Bruce, MS.
Anita Kay Lucas was born July 1, 1944 to Juanita and D. M. (Doc) Fulton in Philadelphia, MS. Her entrance into the world was the first of many effortless entrances affecting the lives of all who have been blessed to know her. She graduated from Philadelphia High School then attended East Central Junior College. Full of elegance and charm, this beauty captivated her co-eds and was selected as a Cheerleader, Campus Favorite and was crowned ECJC Homecoming Queen of 1964. She attended Mississippi College for Women where she was a member of the Troubadour Club. At ECJC, a handsome football player met a beautiful cheerleader. A strategic play was set in motion, as Van convinced Kay to marry him on June 20, 1965. All who know Van and Kay would say that was the best move he ever made!
Family was always her priority. As her children grew older she became more active in her community. She volunteered at Newton Elementary and Newton High School, as well as a Cub Scout Leader. She happily attended countless sporting events of her children and grandchildren. She happily supported Van’s love for Ole Miss football, attending every home game for decades!
An active Newton United Methodist Church member, she served in many capacities: Director of youth group, Food and Hospitality Team, and multiple committees, including most recently The Board of Trustees. She also thoroughly enjoyed playing in the church’s bell choir…affectionately known in inner circles as “The Ding-a-Lings!”
From 1994-1999 she served as the Executive Director of the Newton Chamber of Commerce. Extending her charm onto the lives of her community, she was named “Newton’s Outstanding Woman of the Year” in 1997. Her children believe she should hold this title in perpetuity, especially since they did not attend the ceremony. In typical Kay Lucas fashion, she never informed them she received this honor. (Thankful for old clippings found in the bottom buffet drawer in the dining room.)
Kay’s faith came first, which fully equipped her to be the rock and steel magnolia of the Lucas family. She loved her friends and she had many…from the “bridge girls” to “her girls”. She loved coffee in the morning. She loved coffee in the afternoon. She loved coffee at night. She loved designer shoes, pink lipstick, and smelled of Halston and Chanel. She had the most beautiful head of hair one has ever seen. She never met a stranger and she treated everyone as if they were important. She never told a crude joke. She never pumped gas. She loved to laugh, especially with her husband and children around the table, most meals lasting hours! She was elegant. She was warm. She was happy. She was kind. She was beloved.
To a life well-lived, indeed. Welcome home, Kay Lucas.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Newton United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will at 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will be in Newton County Memorial Gardens. Rev. Gary Howse will officiate. Newton County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be John Woolley, Richard Thoms, Brad Carter, David Carter, Warren Willis, Don Vares, Robert Logan, and Mitchell Thomas.
*****
Married in 1965 to Van Alvin Lucas
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The Newton Record; 12 Oct 1966, Wed; Page 5
Van Alvin Lucas, II
Mr. and Mrs. Van A. Lucas of 204 West Tatum Street, Newton, are the proud parents of a son, Van Alvin, born at the Newton Hospital Sunday, Oct. 9, 1966, weight 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Mrs. Lucas is the former Anita Kay Fulton of Philadelphia. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia, paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lucas of Newton. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fulton of Philadelphia, and paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bounds, Mrs. Selby Nicholson of Newton and Guy Lucas of Mt. Olive.
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The Newton Record; 03 Mar 1971, Wed; Page 5
Leigh Kay Lucas
Leigh Kay is the name given the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Lucas, 109 Pinewood Drive, Newton. The little girl was born Feb. 25, 1971, at Newton Hospital, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs. Louise Lucas and J. W. Lucas of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eb Fulton and Mrs. Charles Carter of Philadelphia, Mrs. Amos W. Bounds of Lawrence and Mrs. Selby Nicholson of Newton. Two brothers are Al 4 and Jon 1.
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Clarion Ledger; 11 Jun 1995, Sun; Page 52
Lucas - Gilliland
Leigh Kay Lucas and Robert Chad Gilliland, both of Memphis, will be married at 6 p.m. June 17, 1995, at Newton United Methodist Church.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Alvin Lucas of Newton. A graduate of Newton High School and the University of Mississippi, she is a high school art teacher for Evangelical Christian School in Memphis.
Gilliland is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tibbs Gilliland of Cleburne, Texas. A graduate of Cleburne High School and the University of Mississippi, he is an accountant for KPMG Peat Marwick in Memphis.
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The Newton Record; 17 May 1995, Wed; Page 9
Lucas - Gilliland To Marry June 17
Mr. and Mrs. Van Alvin Lucas announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Leigh Kay, to Robert Chad Gilliland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tibbs Gilliland, of Cleburne, Texas.
The wedding will be Saturday, June 17, at 6:00 p.m. at Newton United Methodist Church, Newton.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fulton of Philadelphia and Mrs. Louise Lucas and the late J. W. Lucas of Newton.
Miss Lucas is a 1989 honor graduate of Newton High School and graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi in 1994 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She is currently employed by Evangelical Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee where she is high school Art teacher.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Laurian Gilliland and the late Charles Gilliland of Cleburne, Texas and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Teague also of Cleburne.
Mr. Gilliland is a 1990 honor graduate of Cleburne High School and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is currently employed as an accountant for KPMG Peat Marwick in Memphis, Tennessee.
Friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend the wedding ceremony and the reception.
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The Newton Record; 06 Nov 1996, Wed; Page 10
Jon Lucas, dental student at University of Tennessee, Memphis, spent the weekend with his parents, Van and Kay Lucas. Dr. Al Lucas and Holly Goodson of Madison visited with them on Sunday.
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The Newton Record; 23 Apr 1997, Wed; Page 6
Kay Lucas was born in Philadelphia. She graduated from Philadelphia High School and attended East Central Junior College where she was a cheerleader, campus favorite, homecoming maid, and was selected homecoming queen her sophomore year. At MSCW (now MUW) she was a member of the Troubadore Social Club.
Kay married Van Lucas and moved to Newton, and the couple have three children.
The "early years" in Newton revolved around the children and a vast array of extracurricular activities, including PTA, Cub Scouts, cheerleading, gymnastics, dancing, baseball, football, basketball, track, piano and Newton United Methodist Youth.
She has been involved in numerous charities, from the Mother's March to Jaycettes Junior Miss to Culture Club and serving as a chaperone on Beta Club trips to San Antonio and Orlando.
She has been a secretary at East Central Junior College, an aide at Newton Elementary, secretary at Newton United Methodist Church, and was employed at the Brass Knob before serving in her current position as Executive Director of the Newton Chamber of Commerce.
Duties at the Chamber office include Chamber activities, Depot activities, Newton Towards 2000, Beautification, the new park, United Givers Fund, Miss Hospitality, Newton State Dairy Show, and the Task Force, but she still finds time for East Central Community College's foundation projects and currently serves as 1997 Alumni President.
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The Newton Record; 06 Jan 1999, Wed; Page 7
Charles Fulton Gilliland
Chad and Leigh Kay Gilliland of Ponte Verde, Florida are happy to announce the arrival of their first child, Charles Fulton Gilliland, born Saturday, January 2, 1999. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 and-a-half inches long.
Proud grandparents are Van and Kay Lucas of Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gilliland of Cleburn, Texas.
Great-grandparents are Mr. and . Mrs. Doc Fulton of Philadelphia; Mrs. Laurian Gilliland of Cleburn, Texas; and Louise Lucas of Newton. The mother is remembered as Leigh Kay Lucas.
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The Newton Record; 07 Jun 2000, Wed; Page 9
Benjamin Teague Gilliland
Chad and Leigh Gilliland of Ponte Vedra, Florida are happy to welcome the arrival of a brother for Charlie. Benjamin Teague Gilliland arrived on May 21, 2000 weighing 6 pounds and 13 ounces.
Proud grandparents are Bob and Sandra Gilliland of Clebum, Texas, and Van and Kay Lucas of Newton. Great grandparents are Doc and Juanita Fulton of Philadelphia, Louise Lucas of Newton and great grandmother Teague of Texas.
The mother is the former Leigh Kay Lucas of Newton.
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