Shirley, a native of Pitt County, was the daughter of the late William Bruce and Louise Hite McLawhorn. She was also preceded in death by a brother William McLawhorn.
Shirley was a 1957 graduate of East Carolina University. She was a retired teacher with the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District. She was a member or ADK Sorority and First United Methodist Church in Roanoke Rapids.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Bob Lucas, their two sons, Steve Lucas and his wife Tara of Huntersville and Scott Lucas and his wife, Camilla of Belmont; her grandchildren, Evan, Emily, Adam and Lauren Lucas; her brother, Jimmy McLawhorn and his wife, Ann, of Fayetteville.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 2 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Corey Oliver officiating.
Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.
The family will receive friends Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com
