Lucy Atkinson

Lucy K. Atkinson, 84, of Monroe, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. 

She was born on July 18, 1940, in Portland, Indiana. On June 11, 1961, she married Larry D. Atkinson, and he preceded her in death on July 11, 2019.

She was a member of the Lighthouse Church in Monroe. Lucy had a daycare in her home for over 25 years and loved every child as her own. She enjoyed birds, flowers and working in her flower garden. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a very special place in her heart. She will be greatly missed but we know she is watching over us every day.

She is survived by her son, Jeff (Carrie) Atkinson of Berne; two daughters, Michelle (Ben) Parrish of Decatur and Alissa (Shane) Mountz of Monroe; a brother, Jim Smith of Berne; a half-brother, Steven Brock; six grandchildren, Jared (Megan) Parrish, Brooke (Dustin) Schaefer, Colton Mountz, Scott Atkinson, Shaelyn Mountz and Ethan Mountz; and six great-grandchildren, Parker, Greyson and Lynlee Parrish, Mira and Remington Schaefer, and Jericho Mountz.

Lucy was preceded in death by her parents Burnice (Vernie) Williams and Elmer (Lou) Smith.

Visitation will be held at Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 26, 202, from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Lighthouse Church in Monroe on Thursday March 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. with visitation one hour prior from 9 to 10 a.m.

Pastor David Myers will be officiating. Burial will take place at Spring Hill Cemetery in Fort Recovery Ohio.

Memorials may be made to the Lighthouse Church preschool.

Arrangements are entrusted to Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.

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