Janetta “Jan” Lucas

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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