Janetta “Jan” S. Lucas, 82 of Zanesville

Janetta “Jan” Sue Lucas, 82, of Zanesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at her home. She was born April 23, 1944, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Fred J. and Helen (Baughman) Carter. She was a cook and teacher aide at Starlight Schools and a member of Meadow Farm Church. Jan enjoyed crocheting and was a great pie maker, especially apple pie.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jim Lucas, whom she married on September 21, 1963; a son, Bryan (Tasha) Lucas; six grandchildren, Nicole (Dustin) Williams, Devin (Wade) Kanavel, Ashley (Tyler) Coward, Trey (Kendra) Lucas, Austin (Shannan) Lucas and Alex Lucas; eleven great grandchildren, Wyatt, Winston, Walker, Kasen, Lucas, Emily, Bryan, Haylee, Ashton, Alivia, and Isaac; a niece, Julie Cater; and several great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Jan was preceded in death by a son, Joel Byron; a sister, Connie Burns; a brother in law, Bill Burns; and a niece Molly Smith.
Jan will be dearly missed by her family and her pet cat Willy.
Friends and family may call from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 19, 2026, with Pastor Jeff Rings officiating. Jan will be laid to rest by her parents at Zanesville Memorial Park.
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