In Memory

Mary Gwen Luker (Hartley)

October 23, 1951 - November 14, 2018

Mary Luker Hartley was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 23, 1951, the daughter of the late G.T. Luker and the late Mary Weaver Luker. She graduated from Wolfson High School and Southern Methodist University where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Mary married Richard E. Hartley in 1976. She was the Program Director for Gateway Girl Scout Council in Jacksonville and later the Training Assistant Director for Northwest Georgia Girl Scout Council in Atlanta. Mary retired from Episcopal School of Jacksonville where she served as Registrar for many years. Mary and Rick were active members of Southside Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church in Marietta, GA where Mary served on the Children's Ministry board. Later, they were members of Assumption Catholic Church. Mary was a past president of the ADPi Alumnae Association and the State ADPI association. Mary was an active member of the community serving on the board of the Junior League, and as a member of many community organizations. She loved to travel, be it epic road trips with her children or leading Girl Scouts through Europe and the Caribbean. She loved to laugh, cheering her family and friends with a sharp wit and humorous stories. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her family came first, and they were always a source of tremendous pride for her. She is survived by a constellation of loving family and cousins and truly wonderful friends who were a deep well of comfort and aid in her final illness. More specifically she is survived by her husband Rick, son Andy, daughter Mary Catherine, daughter-in-law Angela, granddaughter Elizabeth, sisters Olivia (Chuck) Bush and Suzy (Bill) Thompson and their sons Charlie Bush and Robbie and Will Thompson. Services will be held at Davis Chapel at Episcopal School of Jacksonville at 11:00am Saturday, November 17, 2018.

Published in the Florida Times-Union on Nov. 16, 2018



 
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11/15/18 09:00 AM #1    

Susan Lynn [Susie] Shurtleff (Reagan)

It breaks my heart to know Mary has passed away. She was a dear friend who will be missed alot. We grew up together, Love Grove, Landon, and Wolfson along with our Brownie and Girl Scout days. I'll never forget her never ending smile and the friendship we shared. Prayers for her family and all that loved her. 


11/16/18 09:03 AM #2    

Nancy Elizabeth Brannon (Brant)

Mary was a wonderful human being who will be greatly missed. Praying for her family at this difficult time. 


11/16/18 12:44 PM #3    

Christopher Warren [Chris] Parker

What a nice, sweet person. Always smiling and friendly. I first met Mary somewhere along 5th grade when I took dancing lessons from her mother. ( with a bunch of you folks too!). God rest her soul.


11/16/18 03:47 PM #4    

Laurie Chisholm (Ezzell)

I am so sorry to hear this. Mary and I had many wonderful times together. Rick, I pray you and your children find comfort in your wonderful memories. I hope her passing was not painful for her.  Mary was very special and loved by many. Rest In Peace, dear friend.   Love, Laurie


11/16/18 06:31 PM #5    

Daniel Calhoun [Danny] Felton

I knew Mary when she helped me with my Latin homework - so pleasant to be around with a constant smile.The girl scouts and all of us would do well to follow her life of complete service and kindness. She married one of the best all around guys in our class as well.

11/21/18 01:49 AM #6    

Deidre Leigh [Dede] Roberts (Duke)

Mary was a dear friend in high school.Connie, Jackie, Milledge,Mary and I had many good times together. I lost touch with Mary but at Wolfsons 40th Reunion we started a renewed friendship. Mary went through breast cancer about the same time I did. She went through her trials with such grace. Her upbeat and sunny disposition was so infectious whenever we had lunch together .My sympathy goes to Rick ,Andy, Mary Catherine, and all Mary's family. May the Lord give them His peace which passes all understanding.

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