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Charlene J. Lacy, better known as “Grams,” passed on Thursday, April 25, 2024, peacefully with loved ones by her side.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on June 22, 1940, to Charlie and Louise Johnson, she worked as a paralegal for over 25 years, she lived to serve others. Her biggest influence had always been in the lives of children.
In her early years, she worked for Volunteers for the Court that allowed her to defend and protect at-risk teens and then after retiring worked for CASA, in which she was able to help children find safe and secure homes.
She was best known for her resilience, strength, wit, blunt honesty and endless wisdom. She always put her family first, specifically her grandchildren. She was always there with a listening ear and honest opinion. She has been, and always will be, the pillar of strength in the Lacy family.
She is survived by her children, Lauri Lacy Blaine, Cathi (William) Book and David Alan (Melanie) Lacy; her brother, Larry (Bonnie) Johnson; her son-in-law, Charley Book; her grandchildren, Jonathan (Alyssa) Book, Hannah Gravitt, McKenna (Jesse) Lord and Ashlyn Lacy; and her great-grandchildren, Macy Grae Book and Jasper Lord.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lousie Johnson; her youngest daughter, Robin Book; and oldest grandson, Jacob Book.
Celebration of life will be at a later date, due to her last wish being that she be sent off with a bang, literally, in the form of fireworks with her daughter and grandson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any school or educational foundation to continue her legacy of helping children.
Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.
Week of April 28-May 4
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