Lucy Perkins Mclaren

Columbus, WI/Westlake, LA – Lucy Perkins McLaren, age 94, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Larson House Assisted Living in Columbus, Wisconsin.

Lucy was a native of Louisiana but had moved from Westlake, Louisiana to Wisconsin about 20 years ago.  She was born on December 12, 1925 to Warren and Lona Johnson Perkins in Pitkin, Louisiana. Lucy was the youngest of seven children, and grew up on the family homestead in Pitkin. Friendly and outgoing, she married Kenneth “Mac” McLaren on May 9, 1948, and became an Air Force wife for many years.

Lucy lived in numerous places throughout the United States and carried her southern accent with her wherever she went, never meeting a stranger.  She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Westlake Chapter as well as Bethel Bible Baptist Church in Westlake.

Lucy is survived by her two daughters, Pat Kneubuhler of Madison, Wisconsin and Kathy (Waymond) Jones of Westlake, Louisiana.  Grandchildren Rachel (Josh) Kelly, Leah Kneubuhler, Adam Kneubuhler, Wesley (Terra) Jones, Claire Jones (Alan Doan). Great Grandchildren Joshua Kelly, Joaquin Kelly, Channing Kneubuhler-Volkmann, Ellie Kneubuhler-Fortney, Lorelai Hodges, Lowen Hodges, Barrett Doan and Mia Jones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her six siblings.

A private celebration of life will be held in Madison, Wisconsin. A graveside service will be held at Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin, Louisiana on January 9, 2021 at 2pm officiated by Rev. Brian Thompson under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.