Debra Susan “Debbie” Lucas, 72, of Farmersville, died on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at her home in Farmersville.
Visitation will be held at St. Mary’s Church, located at 310 Nobbe St. in Farmersville, on Sunday Dec. 7, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Farmersville on Monday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m., with burial following at St. Martin’s Cemetery in Farmersville. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Mrs. Lucas at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Farmersville following the burial.
Mrs. Lucas was born on May 14, 1953, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, the daughter of Roger and Grace Brown. She attended St. Isidore Grade School and graduated from Raymond Lincolnwood High School in 1971.
She married Larry Lucas on December 1, 1972, at St. Mary’s Church in Farmersville, and was a loving wife for 53 years.
Mrs. Lucas owned and operated Art’s Motel and Restaurant with her husband and parents, Roger and Grace, for nearly 25 years. She was also employed at SIU School of Medicine for 15 years, where she served as the residency coordinator. She was a member of St. Mary’s Parish in Farmersville.
Mrs. Lucas was the proud mother of five children, Chad (Rebecca) Lucas, Darren (Jill) Lucas, Jill (Landon) Hayes, Blake (Lenee) Lucas and Todd (Jillian) Lucas; and ten grandchildren, Anna Lucas, Laura Lucas, Karson Hayes, Roslyn Lucas, Leo Lucas, Fiona Lucas, Juliet Lucas, Drake Lucas, Vincent Lucas and Naomi Lucas; and many nieces and nephews, all who survive.
In addition to Larry, children and grandchildren, Mrs. Lucas is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Brown; and sisters-in-law, Connie Brown and Patti Brown.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Mark Brown and Jeffrey Brown.
Memorials may be made to the Farmersville Revitalization Committee, St. Mary’s Parish, or Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois. Bramley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.bramleyfh.com.
