Della Kingsley Malpasse Lucas Macdougall

Highlands, NC -Della Kingsley Malpasse Lucas MacDougall, age 89, passed away Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, 2013. Della was born at the Mattie Harris farm, Davisboro, Georgia, Washington County, February 5, 1924 to William Harris Malpasse and Pauline Winifred Jernigan Malpasse.

Della is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband John Joseph Franklin Lucas and second husband Harry Kenneth MacDougall, Jr., sister, Julia Franklin Malpasse Benitez, and grandson, Jared Kingsley Lucas.
Della and her family moved from Davisboro to Atlanta. Della attended the premier of "Gone With The Wind" 1939. Della graduated from Girls' High School, Atlanta, Georgia, 1940.

Della worked for the United States Forest Service, as switchboard operator and secretary, Scripto Pencil & Pen in Atlanta, Home Federal Savings & Loan, and Tom Wood Equipment in Florida.

Della was Disciples of Christ faith. While living in south Florida, she was one of the founding members, Sunday school teacher, and deaconess of Faith Christian Church, Hollywood, FL. She was a member and served on the CWF at Parkway Christian Church, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Later she was a member, Elder Emeritus at First Christian Church, Sebring, FL and member at First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, NC.
Della loved life. She lit up a room with her smile and presence. She was gracious and kind. She accepted you as you were. She accepted what life offered and never complained. Della was an inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know and love her. She loved broadening her mind through books, many genres of music, and creating classical cuisine. An avid reader, Della especially enjoyed the southern authors Margaret Mead and Flannery O'Conner.

Della is survived by her children, Michael William Lucas and his wife Dawn, High Springs, FL and daughter, Heather MacDougall Mangum and her husband Joe, Highlands, NC. Della's sisters, Billie Campbell and her husband, Gene, Port Orange, FL and Annette Theoharides, Somers, NY. Della's grandchildren: Todd Lucas and his wife Eleni, Woodinville, WA, Sean Lucas, Gainesville, FL and Miranda Lucas Chesser and her husband Bill, Archer, FL. Great grandchildren, Alexandra, Cameron, and Hannah Lucas.

A memorial service for Della will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, Saturday, August 31st at 11:00 am with Rev. Dr. Lee Bowman officiating. Interment will be at the Harris Family Cemetery, Davisboro, GA October 05, 2013 at 2:00PM.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Della M. Lucas MacDougall may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.