Debra Kay

Lucas - Fagher

Debra Kay Lucas- Fagher, age 75, passed away peacefully on September 25,2024. She was a long-time resident of Rocky River, Ohio. Debra fought breast cancer for nearly 40 years. In that respect, Debra's mantra was "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain."

Debra was born September 2, 1949, in Paulding, Ohio, to Dale S. and Kathryn (nee Kauser) Lucas. She is survived by her children, Daniel K. of Strongsville, Ohio and Leslie E. Fox of Cleveland, Ohio; sister of Sara E. (Thomas) Cooney of Athens, Georgia, and brother Dale E. (Regina) of Paulding, Ohio , brother -in -law Jamil Baalbaky of North Royalton, Ohio. She also leaves behind her nieces Kathy (Tommy) Rainwater of Douglasville, Georgia, Ann Haas (Jeff Powers) of Bath, Indiana, Shelli (Daniel) Mack of Napoleon, Ohio, Cyndi (Steve) Hancock of Tampa, Florida, Yvonne (Brian) Phillips of Crestview, Florida; nephew James (Que Anh) Cooney of Roswell Georgia, and great-nephews Lucas Christopher Haas of Bath, Indiana, Dalton Hancock of Las Vegas, Nevada and Doyle Cooney of Roswell Georgia.

Debra loved the Cleveland Guardians, the Metroparks Reservations, the classical music of Mozart, Bach and Handel, the fine arts, photography, and spending hours at all times of the year at Rocky River Park where she enjoyed the music of the waves lapping at the shoreline and beautiful sunsets. Her lifetime passion was continuing the legacy of her parents, by volunteering and working with the Democratic Party to ensure that all voices be heard in the electoral process.

A visitation will be held at Busch Funeral Home, 21369 Center Ridge Rd., Fairview Park, Ohio 44116 on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 1:30 pm. Debra's Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm.

A graveside service will be held at Live Oak Cemetery, Emerald Rd., Paulding, Ohio 45879, on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Debra's name to either Planned Parenthood or the Animal Protective League of Cleveland, Ohio.