MARY ELLEN LUCAS STAUNTON, VA… Mary Ellen Lucas, 89, of 1410 North Augusta Street, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in King’s Daughters’ Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born June 15, 1927, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Austin and Nellie (Kesterson) Lucas. She was a graduate of Montreat College in North Carolina and the College of Mary Washington (1948), Fredericksburg, VA. She taught grade school in Augusta County. Prior to retirement, Miss Lucas was employed by the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C. with 23 years of service. She edited many books and publications, including the Annual Report of the Executive Board. She retired in January 1984. Family members include a nephew, Earl Hall. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Hall and is buried by her cousins and her sister’s son. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2017, in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.