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Velma Lucas

Passed 05/22/2026

Obituary For Velma Lucas

Velma Bryant Lucas, 74, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00am, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1263 New Hope Church Road, Battleboro, North Carolina 27809 with Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Bryant, Officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

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To the Bryant & Lucas family so sorry for y'all loss. I met and got to know Velma in the early 80's, I used to love seeing and talking to her, she was always a good hearted person.

Marion K. Whitehead

Rest well, Velma. Rest well.

Joe Quartey

My family and I would like to send our condolences to the Bryant/Lucas family. Trust in the Lord from which all your strength comes.

Mrs. Oscar King

Correction made due to my error.

Sending my love and condolences to the Family. Velma is our sister and is now in heaven with my sister, Cookie. We spent so many memories in Dunbar and at New Hope Church. Remember, she is only gone from her earthly home, and is now in her eternal home with our Heavenly Father. We will see Velma again. May God continue to bless the Family❤️

Linda Reavis (Penny)

Linda Reavis (Penny)

Sending my love and condolences to the Family. Velma is our sister and is not in heaven with my sister, Cookie. We spent so many memories in Dunbar and at New Hope Church. Remember she is only gone from her earthly home, and is now in her external home. We will see Velma again. May God continue to bless the Family❤️

Linda Reavis (Penny)

Our condolences to the Family.

Alice Lewis

Our heartfelt condolences to The Bryant and Lucas Family. Trust the promises of God as you journey through this difficult time. ❣️

The Family of Lucy Bellamy (Cal, Ann, Donnie, Brenda, & Nene)

Lena & Lucy (Clarence), I'm sorry for the loss of Velma. May God shower you and your family with peace and comfort as you reflect upon the memories of your dear Sister.

Eleanor Battle-Sharpe

To the Bryant Family we go way back.The Morning Star Baptist Church days,Sending my Condolences to the rest of the Family.R.I.P.my friend..

Anita Smith-Lowe

I will miss your smile and laugh. you were such a joy to be around. I know you're in heaven right now. I never heard you say anything bad about anyone.Auntie RIP. Me'Chele Lucas Lee

Dorothy Lucas

I loved my Aunt Velma and will miss her dearly. RIP Auntie, Melisha Lucas

Dorothy Lucas

May you remember the good times, and they help to comfort you. we loved Velma as our sister-n-law and was saddened to hear of her passing. I pray that she is resting in the arms of our heavenly father. Dorothy Lucas Quartey

Dorothy Lucas

My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the love and support of friends and family.

Maurieta E Cozart

RIP Velma

Cynthia Hunter

Our sincere condolences to the Bryant and Lucas family.

Viola and Mitchell Harris

I am sending my heartfelt condolences, prayers and love to the Lucas and Bryant family. Velma was a classmate of mine from Coker-Wimberly Elementary School until we graduated from Phillips in 1969. Velma had a kind heart and a gentle spirit. My dear classmate you will never be forgotten. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💕💕💕

Dora Wheeler Manning

I love ❤️ the whole family. To God be the Glory. Be strong, please lean on the Lord. Everything will alright. God is your strength in the lowest hour. Again I love ❤️ the whole family.

Patricia Scott

I'm so so very sorry for this sweet sweet family. I want to give you and the family my deepest condolences to you and your family. I totally enjoyed being in the Senior Inspirational Choir with her. I love the whole family. Love always

Patricia Scott

With heartfelt sympathy to Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Bryant, the Lucas and Bryant Families. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the love of God comfort, strengthen, and sustain you during your time of sorrow. Sincerely, Sister Fannie Vincent, Teresa Vincent, James and Sharon Vincent

Fannie Vincent

Sending my sincere condolences to the entire family. May God comfort you as only He can is my Prayer 🙏🏼

Betty Hill

May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Vernie Williams

We extend our deepest sympathy, love, and prayers for the family. May God comfort and strengthen you.

Shepherd Family

My Prayers and Condolences for the family at this difficult time. May God comfort you and give you peace 🙏

Antoniette Arnold Davis

Condolences to your family , she had a beautiful personality-Class of 1969 Shirley Parker

Shirley Parker

To the Family she will be miss I am deeply sorry to hear about your sister's Velma unexpected passing. I'm here for you, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything. "Sister-in-Law

Edith Lucas

My condolences to the Family Velma will be truly missed by our family to..She was such a caring and loving person R.I.P Velma 💖💖

Jennifer Lucas

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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