Lucia Kerr Obituary (1931

Lucia Kerr Avon, NY January 9, 2024 at age 92. She is survived by her children, Elecia (Stephen) Almekinder, Audrey (Stephen) Rapp, Allan (Beverly) Kerr; brother, James (Gwen) Beazell; her grandchildren, Rebecca (Nicholas) Bryan, Christopher VanOverbake, Jaymie (Daniel) Anderson, Gabriel Almekinder, Noah (Danielle) Almekinder, Steven (Shelby) Kerr, Haden Cavalli, Alexis Cavalli; 4 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Lucia was predeceased by her husband Robert S. Kerr, her parents Charles L. Teter and Dorothy Allen Beazell, and her brother, Charles Beazell. A private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lucia Kerr's memory to the Avon United Methodist Church, 130 Genesee St., Avon, NY 14414 or the Robert Shaffer Kerr Award, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623. Lucia was in the graduating class of twelve young women at Roycemore School where she excelled in art and theater. She received a scholarship to attend the University of Colorado and met Robert Kerr at an exhibition of her work. He was in the Air Force in the same place as Lucia, Colorado Springs. They married in Colorado Springs and when he completed his military service they moved to Champagne-Urbana, Illinois, so he could attend school at the University of Illinois. Once he completed his degree, Lucia found herself in Beaver, Pennsylvania, where they purchased a house from Robert's parents in 1956. After he completed his master's degree they moved to Avon, NY, in 1970 where they remained. Lucia was always creative. She taught painting independently until the arrival of their youngest child. As an active member of the United Methodist Church, Lucia made banners to enhance the sanctuaries in Avon and LeRoy, and eventually made a 100-foot-long banner of grapes out of cloth that took on the translucent quality of stained glass when hung from the ceiling for a Methodist conference. Lucia participated in the United Methodist Church "Walk to Emmaus," a program that is based on Luke 24:13-35. Lucia also often hosted Methodist Women's circle meetings in Avon. Lucia always enjoyed sewing. Beginning with her children she made lovely clothing and eventually took on large projects that included making wedding gowns and attendant dresses for bridal parties. Often these were made as gifts to the bride. She designed and created the first costume for "Corny," a character which marches in the fall Avon, NY Corn Festival parade. She enjoyed entertaining her family and close friends. Lucia's favorite time of year was the celebration of Christmas.