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IN MEMORIAM: Marjorie E. Luke, 74;

Seamstress Loved Gardening, Wild Life

Marjorie Luke

MOUNT VISION – Marjorie E. Luke, 74, a seamstress at Sanyo in Pony Farm, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Chestnut Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Oneonta.

She was born July 4, 1944, in Weymouth, N.J., the daughter of the late David and Marjorie (Jones) Daub. Marjorie married Christopher Luke on Dec. 11, 1960, in Nesco, N.J., but she had lived locally for 30 years.

Marjorie worked for many years at Sanyo in Oneonta as a seamstress. She loved the outdoors where she enjoyed feeding the birds and deer on her lawn. She also had a passion for gardening both flowers and vegetables.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Christopher E. Luke Sr. of Mount Vision; children Jacquelyn Luke-Herman, Jean (Luke) and Charles Garretto, Roberta (Luke) and Ron Figat, Kelly Luke and Mark McGee, Christopher Jr. and Michelle Luke; 16 cherished grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Lilian (Daub) and James Wild; brothers, Robert (Allison) Daub and David (Debbie) Daub.

Marjorie was predeceased by her daughter Marjorie A. Luke.

At Marjorie’s request, there will be no public calling hours.  Burial will take place later in the spring at the convenience of the family.

To light a candle or send an online condolence, visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.

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