Vyrna "Kay" Lucas, 87, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at her home in Liberal.  

She was born July 1, 1939 to Edward and Margaret (Burkholder) Dunham.

She married Charles "Chuck" Lucas May 20, 1960. He survives.

She graduated from Trenton Central High School in 1957, and did part time night classes at Seward County Community College. She was sufficient in shorthand (stenography).

She worked for Home Rubber Company and for Stokely Van Camp in the sales offices in Trenton, N.J.

She also worked for Colorado Oil, Gas and Petroleum Inc, Lowery Management and the Seward County District Court in Liberal.

She enjoyed swimming, lifeguarding, and teaching swimming in Trenton, N.J.

She also enjoyed playing the organ, piano music, and arts & crafts.

Survivors also include son, Mike Lucas; daughter, Joanne Bural; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and her kitty, “Daisy.”

She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandson, Nicholas Bural.

• There will be no viewing, as cremation has taken place.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel in Liberal, with Pastor Jimmy Holman presiding.

A private urn burial will take place at a later date at the Hilltop Cemetery in Raymond.

Memorials are suggested to the Liberal Animal Shelter in care of Miller Mortuary PO Box 826, Liberal, KS 67905-0826

Condolences may be left at millermortuary.net.