A mother, a grandmother, a sister, and a friend, Lucy Estrada peacefully left this world on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the age of 68. Lucy was born on June 15, 1953, in Mathis, Texas and moved to Plainview, Texas at the age of 5 with her family. The life that Lucy made in Plainview took her on many memorable journeys. She was the only daughter of Ester Pena Gomez who lost her battle with cancer in 1973. Lucy never forgot her mother, frequently telling her own three children what an awesome grandmother her own mother would have been. She graduated from Plainview High School in 1971. She studied at Wayland Baptist College before she married and started her family. Lucy's children were her pride and joy. Lucy went to nursing school received her LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse license in 1989. She worked at Methodist Hospital Plainview which later became Covenant Hospital for twenty years before she retired. Her compassion made her great at her job. She was an amazing and intelligent woman with strength and conviction. She taught her children to be honest and respectful, brave, and strong. She was also kind and generous, and lived by the belief that those who give, receive. She loved her family and her friends. She kept her heart and her home open to those she cared for most. She gave so much, always recognizing the needs of others. Lucy was a hard worker and never asked for a handout. She repaid her debts and was always grateful for what she had.

Lucy is survived by her three children, Patricia Krigbaum of San Antonio, Texas, Jessica Estrada of Amarillo, Texas, and Anthony Estrada (Vicki) of Lubbock, Texas. Her grandchildren, Adriel Niki Robles (Rey), Ashley Edwards, Laynee Edwards, Maravia Vasquez, and her one and only grandson, Oliver Lukas Estrada. Her four brothers, Adam Cuevas (Vickie), Gilbert Del Bosque, Rick Gomez, and Rudy Gomez.

She was preceded in death by her mother Ester Pena Gomez, her brothers Raymond Gomez Jr. and Frankie Gomez.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father George Poonely officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. A Rosary will be held at 6pm, Monday, September 13, 2021, at Lemons Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are entrusted to Lemons Funeral Home. Lucy knew that time was precious, and she lived without regrets. We will all miss being a part of her journey. Please join us in celebrating her life.