Jo Ann Lucas

Jo Ann Lucas, age 80 of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL. She was born on Thursday, April 29, 1943, in Belleville, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Virginia (nee Brummitt) Hayden. On Saturday, January 14, 1967, she married Thomas E. Lucas at E. St. Louis, IL, who survives. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL. Jo Ann grew up in Fairmont City and attended Catholic Schools. She and her husband moved to Collinsville and lived there from 1967 to 1993, when they moved to Highland. She worked for the Collinsville School District #10, in the cafeteria, from 1982 to 2004. She then began working part time at the Highland Home, in the kitchen, from 2004 to 2013. She enjoyed bingo, bus trips and especially her grandchildren. She and her husband owned thoroughbred race horses, they travelled to many places to watch them race, Kentucky, Ohio, Mississippi, Arkansas, Chicago and Collinsville. Survivors include: Husband - Thomas E. Lucas, Pocahontas, IL Son - Thomas T. (Kelly) Lucas, Troy, IL Daughter - Edie J. (David) May, Edwardsville, IL Daughter - Christine L. (George) Ford, Highland, IL Son - Thad D. (Rebecca) Lucas, Smithton, IL Grandchild - Krystle Terziu Grandchild - Kristy Wright Grandchild - Devon May Grandchild - Bella May Grandchild - Vincent (Megan) Gonzales Grandchild - Lucas (Shayna) Ford Grandchild - Taylor (Jared) Mabrey Grandchild - Evan Lucas Grandchild - Reagan Lucas Grandchild - Jenna Lucas Grandchild - Ty Lucas Great Grandchild - Jaylen Jokisch Great Grandchild - Beau Lymann Great Grandchild - Kiera Gonzales Great Grandchild - Zoey Gonzales Great Grandchild - Stetson Ford Great Grandchild - Camryn Mabrey. She was preceded in death by: Father - Thomas L. Hayden Mother - Virginia L. Hayden Sister - Gloria Walker. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Public Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private Graveside Service will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat. G. Jakel, Pastor, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Jo Ann Lucas

April 29, 1943 - May 30, 2023