Ida Lewis (Luckado)

Lewis (Luckado) Ida Mae - Age 91, of Flint. Private services will be held. Those desiring may make contributions to Humane Society of Genesee County. She transitioned from labor to reward on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Ida was the only child born in Flint, MI to Loretta Prince-Luckado and Nelson Luckado on June 19, 1930 at Hurley Hospital in Flint. She grew up on the north side of Flint, attending Dewey Elementary, Emerson Jr. High, and Flint Northern High School. Her first job was at her family store Luckado's Grocery with her mother on Jamieson Street. She also worked at St. Joseph Hospital and Hurley Hospital. Later in life she started working at General Motors, Chevrolet V8 Engine as a production worker. Retiring in 1995 with 30 years service. She was also a member of Local 659. Her passion was cooking for her family, which she was definitely good at, passing her recipes to special granddaughter Zakia Fox of Lakeland, FL. Ida was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her hobbies were cooking, dressing sharp, faithfully reading the Bible, watching Reverend T.D. Jakes and westerns (Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and The Rifleman.)  She leaves a strong legacy in her memory: daughter, Brenda Luckado; son, Terry Luckado Fulgham; special friend, Sherrie Tyler; 8 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren; nephew, Jerry O'Neil and wife of Seattle, WA.; special friend Howard Wilson of Flint who she considered like a son; Don Fugua of Chicago, IL.; special friend Katie Vaughn, friends since childhood, Coworkers Ann and Lillie all of Flint; Bob and Sandy Witthuhn of Linden; Bill and Emma Epps of Flint. Other family also include the Luckado, Woodson, Black, Prince, Brown, O'Neal, Miller and Howell families; her dogs, Prince and Zoe they were her love. Special thanks to her son, Terry for his loving care throughout her illness and his loyalty and understanding, she was his gift and blessing.  Ida was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Loretta Prince- Luckado; husbands, Willie Esther Fulgham; James Middleton; and Bill Lewis; daughter, Lorretta Jane Luckado Middleton. Special thanks to Dr. Abdullah Raffee MD and wife, Mrs. Raffee; Dr. Shabier Raffee MD; office staff nurse, Shelly; nurse Grace of 6th floor I.C.U. staff at McLaren Hospital and First Hospice Care. cousin, Nancine Luckado Jackson for her support. Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

In loving memory of Ma Mae she was my dear friend. Ma Mae has been in my life for 75 years I will miss her with all my heart. God saw Ma Mae was getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around her and whispered, come with me, with tearful eyes we watched MaMae suffer and slowly fade away. Although we loved Ma Mae dearly we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating. Ma Mae was put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.