First Lady

Lucy Mae Owens-Dumas

Lucy Mae Owens Dumas was born on July 10, 1943, in Barnesville, Georgia, to the late Samuel R. Owens and the late Emma L. Owens. She became a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized on September 3, 1951. From the young age of eight, she demonstrated unwavering dedication and devotion to her cherished Shiloh family. Throughout the years, she served the church in numerous capacities, including singing in the choir, organizing the youth department, and coordinating events. Her most esteemed role, however, was serving as the beloved First Lady of Shiloh.

Lucy received her education through the Lamar County School System and graduated from Booker High School in 1961. On October 4, 1963, she graduated with honors from the Gillespie School of Nursing in Cordele, Georgia. While she held various jobs throughout her life, her true calling was to serve and care for others, leading her to a long and fulfilling career at Griffin-Spalding Regional Hospital. After more than 53 years of dedicated service as a nurse, she retired from Spalding Regional in 2016.

Lucy's warm and caring personality endeared her to countless people, and she never met a stranger. Her unwavering faith in Christ and deep love for worship were always at the forefront of her life. Even in her final moments, she was surrounded by song and praise, a testament to her enduring devotion.

Lucy was rewarded in heaven on a beautiful snowy Friday morning, January 10, 2025. Her legacy will continue to live through her daughter, Tammy (Johnny) Milner, her two granddaughters, Makayla (Keyston) Fuller, and Nakyra Milner, and her great grandson, Kameron Mekhi Fuller.

Her memories will be cherished by her loving, devoted husband, Rev. Charles W. Dumas Sr. and three bonus sons, Rev. Charles (Mary) Dumas Jr., Kendrick Dumas, and Cenneca Dumas. Her story will continue to be told by Bishop Rodney & Apostle Angela Prather—bonus children from the late Rev. Willie George Prather—and by two life-long friends, Rosa Ellis and Jenette Daniels, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and her beloved Shiloh family, all of whom will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 2:30 PM ai Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Her husband Pastor Charles W. Dumas, Sr., is the Pastor and Eulogist.