Leanna Joan Biars Mays Lucas was born on July 15, 1948 in Gallipolis. She received her wings and flew away to be with the Lord on December 12, 2006 at her residence.
She will be met at the gates of Heaven by those who preceded her in death. Her parents Ora E. Lucas and Jane Alphretta Barcus Lucas Queen, Step-Father: Hollis Sanford Queen, Sister: Barbara June Lucas George and Daughter: Donna Colleen Mays Amey.
And those of us left behind take comfort that Joan is securing us a place in Heaven. She was married for 24 years to Paul Edward Biars of Gallipolis; Daughter: Carmen (Randy) Deckard of Vinton; Son: Doug (Jen) Mays Jr. of Cheshire; Son: Dean (Valerie) Mays of Gallipolis; Daughter: Crystal (David) Camp of Jackson; Grandchildren: Elisha Amey, Sara Mays, Marilyn Mays, Tarilyn Mays, Diane Russell, Delia Russell, Jacob Mays, Nathan Mays, A.J. Mays, Ethan Mays, Caitlin Biars, Logan Camp, and Landon Camp; 1 Grandchild: Alexander Bonice; Sisters: Carla (Wilmer) Parsons of Thurman and Connie Lear of Crown City; 6 Brothers: Gary of Columbus, Jerry of London, Vernon of Gallipolis, Dean of Addison, Mike of Crown City, and Wendell Lucas of Cheshire.
In the short time you were here your presence has shaped and guided our lives. You will be dearly missed by all.
Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Friday December 15, 2006 from 6-9 P.M. and a Memorial Service will be conducted by Pastor Joseph Woodall at 8:30 P.M. on Friday December 15, 2006 at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Lou Gehrigs Desease Association in memory of Leanna Biars 244 Third Avenue Gallipolis, Ohio 44631.