WILLIAMSBURG — Elaine Lucian Millar, 95, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at home.
She was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Belfast, Pennsylvania, but bravely ventured to Washington, D.C., at age 20 for a job with Western Union. There, she met her first husband, Jerry Lucian, while he was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. She became a military spouse and raised five children during his 30-year career with the U.S. Air Force. They settled in Grafton until his death in 1982.
Elaine always had an adventurous spirit. She loved to read, travel, and exercise with body recall/silver sneakers, as well as raise her family. She worked for Martin Guitar, Bethlehem Steel, Western Union on Capitol Hill, GEX Credit and eventually retired as office manager for Grafton Garage. She had a positive attitude and never gave up, even when faced with recent health challenges.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Clara Werkheiser, and three siblings; first husband of 34 years, Jerry Lucian; and son, Glenn Lucian.
Elaine is survived by her husband of 19 years, Harold (Red) Millar; daughters, Janice Tolotti (Eddie) and Eileen Robards (Tom) of Williamsburg and Jackie Haskins (Kenny) of Fairbanks, Arkansas; son, Frank Lucian (Alison) of Clovis, California; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
Elaine was a longtime member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Yorktown, and she enjoyed attending St. Olaf Catholic Church, Norge, in her latest years.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 22, at Hampton Memorial Gardens with Father Tom Mattingly officiating. The service also will be live-streamed for those unable to attend due to the pandemic.
In her memory, contributions may be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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