Obituary of Mary Murleece Kennedy Luker

Mary Murleece Kennedy Luker (Gorter), 87, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. She was born on August 1, 1931, in Flomaton, Alabama and was of Baptist faith. Murleece was a beautician, owning her own shop for 30 years in Pensacola. She was known as “Mamma”, “Lisa”, “Murleece”, and “Mary”. She loved to travel anytime she could. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Carter and Callie Kennedy; two sisters, Louise Nagle and Mavis Wyse and a grandson, Andy Mathis. She is survived by her soul-mate, John E. Luker Sr.; children, Richard “Ricky” Mathis, Sharon (Bill) Hayes, Tammy (Isaac) Nall, John (Vickie) Luker Jr., Dennis (Jodie) Luker; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by two companions/caregivers who have become part of our family over the last six years, Shirley Aaron and Cindy Fisher. Mamma was so lucky to have them! Please help us celebrate her life at The Pensacola Garden Center, 1850 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32503 at 2:00 pm, Friday, August 31, 2018. (You may enter and park on the Mallory Street side of the building). Mamma was a happy, positive person. Please help us celebrate her life with your presence. No flowers are necessary.