Thursday Obituaries

Lucille Lewis Pledger, age 91, passed away in Decatur, IL on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Summit, MS on September 24, 1919. A long-time resident of Kentwood, LA until 1999, she was preceded in death by Hal Pledger, husband of 53 years; parents, T.C. and Lizzie Lofton Lewis; infant daughter Susan Mary Pledger and brother Cass Lewis. She leaves behind three children and their spouses Melinda and Craig Huss, Decatur, IL, Jim and Nancy Pledger, Natchitoches, LA and Ray Pledger, Houston, TX; six grandchildren and spouses Sally and Kevin Withers, Tulsa, OK, Joe and Tiffany Pledger, Dallas, TX, Trent Pledger, Natchitoches, Alan and Katie Huss, LaPort, IN, David Huss, St. Petersburg, FL and Tom Huss, Lexington, KY; two great-grandchildren Nicky and Mary Huss; two brothers and their wives Floyd and Jimmie Lewis, Maryville, TN and Billy and Betty Lewis, Mayfield, KY; sister-in-law Helen Tycer Lewis, New Orleans, LA; and 14 nieces and nephews. She graduated from high school in McComb, MS and from Mississippi State College for Women in 1939. She was a stalwart member of Kentwood First Baptist Church for over 50 years who always put Christ first, others second and herself third. Beloved by all who knew her, she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, details to be forthcoming. Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA and Imboden Living Centers, Decatur, IL.