Lucy Charles Stratton - 1914-2008
Lucy Stratton passed from this life on Sept. 2, 2008, at the age of 94.
She was born in Pikeville, Ky., on March 15, 1914, the daughter of the late Lewis and Sarah Charles.
Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Carrie Burnette and Kansada McGuire of Pikeville; and three brothers, Oscar, Ballard and George Charles of West Virginia.
Lucy lived most of her life in Boyd County. She had been active in the Republican Party for many years. She was a Kentucky colonel. Lucy loved making quilts for her family and was a member of Beech Street Christian Church for many years.
She was the widow of Hansel Stratton, who passed from this life on Jan. 19, 1980. Also preceding her in death were her daughter, Patricia Crance, and a son, Billy Joe Stratton of Pennsylvania.
Survivors include a son, Curtis Stratton and wife Dorothy, who helped care for her for years; two daughters, Lorraine Greene of Arizona and Sheila (Gerald) Peace of Summit; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a very special neighbor and caretaker, Janette Huffman.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Kenneth Vaughn.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Beech Street Christian Church Building Fund, 1672 Beech St., Ashland, KY 41102.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
