Lucy Jo Dealy

Lucy Jo Dealy, 90, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born Tuesday, October 27, 1931 in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Raymond “Gene” and Geneva Jo (Andres) Aufdenberg. Lucy received loving care from her compassionate husband Dave. He became a resident at Country Meadows in order to continue to give her constant care and to live out his promise to care for Lucy “in sickness and in health, until death do us part”.

Lucy is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 70 years Dave, two sons; David (wife Karen) Dealy and Brian (wife Berniece) Dealy; two grandchildren, Dianna Moss and James David Dealy; five great-grandchildren, Lucy, William, Charlie, Graham and Stevie Rae; and one brother, Jerry Don Aufdenberg.

Lucy was a member of the Central Methodist University class of 1953. She was a very active student and joined the sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha. She played in the band where she met Dave, the love of her life. They were inseparable. After graduating with a degree in Education Administration, they got married and started a beautiful life together. Lucy took a job as the Administrator of Special Education at Cahokia School District. She absolutely enjoyed her career. She adored raising her two sons, and was very proud of all their achievements. After retirement they moved to Terre Du Lac where they spent many years building from the ground up. She enjoyed playing bridge at the country club with her friends, baking, sewing and traveling, but most of all she loved having her family at the lake and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. She played in the Bell Choir later in life. Lucy had an infectious smile and a contagious laugh. Lucy was truly one of a kind. She was the most selfless person with a giving heart. She will be fondly missed by all who knew and loved her.        

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre, Saturday, November 5, 2022 from at 9:00 AM until the service time at 11:00 AM with Pastor Dave Wiant officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre.

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