Nancy Kaye Lucia

Nancy Kaye Lucia, 81, of Fort Collins, passed from this life on October 9, 2021. Nancy was born August 14, 1940 in Hodgenville, Kentucky to parents Bernard and Allene Hickman. She grew up in the Louisville area, where she graduated from high school and went on to earn a Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Louisville. During this time, she met Paul Arthur Lucia, who had just moved to Louisville. The two went on a blind date and the rest is history; they were married on June 14, 1963 at Saint Paul Methodist Church in Louisville. Nancy spent several years as a third-grade teacher, before taking time off to raise their two children, Dan and Kim. In 1973, the family relocated to Longmont, Colorado for Paul’s work. As the kids got older, Nancy returned to work, first at the Longmont dairy, then as a substitute teacher in Fort Collins until retirement in Fort Collins. Nancy centered her life around her family and God. She loved having her children’s friends over, hosting chili parties and social gatherings when they were in school. She was hospitable to anyone and everyone. She was a strong Christian, focused on serving God and strengthening the faith of those around her. She was very active at St. Stevens Church in Longmont served on the Altar Guild and utilized many of her other gifts by being a Sunday school teacher and organizing many fundraising social gatherings at Saint Stevens. With her guidance and example, she nurtured the strong faith that her children now possess. She was very influential in her children’s and their spouses' and grandchildren's lives. She was always there for her family in guidance and wisdom. She was currently a member of Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church in Loveland. Nancy is survived by her two children, Dan (Karen) Lucia, and Kim (Gary) McIntosh; and grandchildren, Chris, Kristina, Aaron, Sophia, and Symeon; as well as her sister Jo Mattingly. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Paul Lucia, and her father and mother. Nancy’s funeral service will take place on Tuesday October 26th at Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church at 11:30 am in Loveland. A reception will follow the funeral and services will conclude with interment next to her husband at Highland Cemetery in Wellington. For a live stream of the service, please follow this link: https://youtu.be/F2UcX9KvTpU In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Nancy to St. Jude Children's hospital: https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html?sc_icid=wtg-mm-memorial-giving