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Oh how sad. I didn't know her well at the school, but boy you guys I sure did
get an ear full one time after she retired and I happened to be on the same bus
with her. She didn't have a lot of good things to say about the school as far
as her last years there went. I know all of us--whether we were still students
or not--struggled with the changes taking place and our sadness knowing younger
students weren't going to experience the treasure that our school was. And
apparently this carried over into the world of employees. I know Lucy was a
very thorough and hard-working person and I wish I had known her better. But
she sure opened up to me as if she always knew me, and I wish her last few
years at work could have been more positive for her.
From: Steve
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2020 3:51 PM
To: msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [msb-alumni] Lucille Alford, MSB Office P.A. Person, dies at 91
Apparently, she passed away on Monday, April 6. Saw this post from Karen
Manning on facebook:
With a sad and heavy heart ...just wanted to inform you of the passing of
Lucille J. Alford "LUCY" as you many of you know worked in the Main Building
..you heard her voice on the P.A.
~Palm Sunday was a GREAT DAY! My mother woke to her favorite thing besides my
brother Kevin....that's right BACON!
I spoke with my brother Kevin ...mom had a wonderful day. Bacon for Breakfast,
Purred Pot Roast and Vanilla Ice Cream for dinner. Sadly in early morning hours
of Monday 4-6-2020. She passed away. Even tho she won't be having the Funeral
she wanted...her outfit she wanted to where still hangs in her closet. We will
...in a few months when we can get together Celebrate her LIFE!!! She was 91
years young!
Mom passed in her home, in her bed, with her son near her...she wasn't in any
pain...just went to sleep. I'm so grateful!
Its strange not to be with people, hear the stories share in the hugs and
tears. Everything seems so distance...yet I'm at peace...feel BLESSED! Because
she is with loved ones that passed before her...they all have beautiful singing
voices!~
Note: Riley Funeral Home in Lansing is handling the arrangements. There is no
obit listed on their site, just her DOB and DOD
Lucille J. Alford
January 03, 1929 - April 06, 2020
Steve
Class of '72