Mary Elizabeth Legg (nee Lucas) passed from this life to her eternal reward on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011. She shared joy for 86 years, and left peacefully.
Born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky on January 30, 1925 to Paul Givens Lucas, Sr. and Tillie Clarence Lucas, who predeceased her. Mary was married for 52 years to the only man she loved, Howard Wesley Legg (1919-1999).

Mary was the devoted and loving mother to Charlotte Anne (David Edward) Olson, of Oswego, Illinois; Suellen Newsom, of Farmington Hills and Michael William Legg, of Farmington.

Mary shared immense joy with her grandsons Gregg (Angela) Newsom II, and David Henry (Julia) Olson, Steven Olson, and William Legg III. She also loved her great grandchildren Ashley, Ethan, Aya and Henry. Also surviving are her nephew Paul (Ilene) Merrihew, and niece Lori Lucas Schultz, and great nieces and nephews Kristen, Katie & Karen Schultz and Robyn and Paul (Michaela) Lucas IV.

Mary was predeceased by her sister Nora Merrihew, brother Paul Lucas Jr., brother-in-law Eugene Merrihew, sister-in-law Marlene Lucas, and nephew Paul Lucas III.

Mary was a Christian, not just in name but deed. She found ways every day to bring comfort to those around her, be they family, friends or strangers. She was care giver to literally dozens of family members, church members or friends.

Her memory will be treasured, and her loss will be felt, by many.

Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (West of Farmington Road).

Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. (in state 9 a.m.) at First United Methodist Church of Farmington 33112 Grand River Ave., Farmington (East of Farmington Road).

Memorials to the Salvation Army.