Nancy Jo Lucus Matricia age 72, of rural New Richmond, died at 9:48 a.m. Sunday, October 21, 2012 following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Lafayette on December 3, 1939 daughter of the late George and Maxine Rinehart Lucus. On August 16, 1958 in Lafayette, she married Robert J. Matricia who survives.

Nancy Jo graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School with the class of 1957. Following their marriage, she and Bob moved to the New Richmond area where she was actively involved in assisting on the farm. She also had worked for the Houston Company in Crawfordsville.

She had been active with OES, member of St. Paul Community Church, was a Blue Coat volunteer at Indiana Veterans Home, where she enjoyed attending and taking veterans to church, she received a 20 year appreciation award for her work there.

Her greatest love was her family and spending time with them. She also enjoyed farming, watching the Hummingbirds, fishing, reading and camping with family and friends.

Surviving along with her husband are, two daughters: Barb Matricia of Lafayette and Beth (Jay –deceased) Parrish of Attica. Two sons: Bryan (Dianna) Matricia of Linden and Gary (Kayuri) Matricia of Monticello, IN. Also surviving are nine grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents, a brother Butch Lucus and son-in-law Jay Parrish.

Her family will greet guest 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Family & Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, Thursday, October 25, 2012 with Pastors Rev. Dr. Clayton Kendall and Mary Hollis officiating. Burial will follow in New Richmond Cemetery. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society. To leave a condolence or share a memory, visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com