Julia Luke

Julia Louise Carey Luke, 99 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Carmel Hills Living Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Private burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Plattsburg, MO. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Thursday at the chapel. Donations may be made to Bingham Waggoner Estate. Julia was born September 17, 1915 in Plattsburg, MO to Clifton Riley Carey, Sr. and Mary Viola (Metzger). She had worked as a printer for the Mellor Canvas company from 1967-84. Prior to that she had worked at Lake City Ammunition Plant during WWII and later for the National Fidelity Insurance Company in the 60’s. She was an avid antique collector, painter and doll collector. She was a former Girl Scout Leader and member of the O.E.S., the Gem Club, Fenton Glass Club, Stretch Glass Club, Doll Extravaganza, Santa Fe Doll Club and the Art Club. She was married to Donald A. Luke who preceded her in death in January of 2001. Survivors include; a son, Dale Luke of Independence, MO; a daughter, Donna Luke Fisher of Independence, MO; 2 grandchildren, Christopher Luke and Wendy Watson; 4 great grandchildren, Nikki Luke, Joshua Luke, Aaron Thomas and Casey Thomas and a great great grandchild, Ava Thomas. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)