Mary Helen Luke

Mary Helen Luke, 90, of Dawsonville passed away Monday October 17, 2011 at Mountain View Health Center following a period of declining health.

Born August 29, 1921 in Orlando, Florida to the late Charles and Flora Woods, she lived 47 years in Atlanta before moving to Dawson County in 2007. A homemaker at her death, Mrs. Luke worked as a receptionist for 12 years at the Palisades Medical Building in Atlanta. She was a member of Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church where she was a member of the Pioneer Sunday School Class, was a member of the Garden Hills Garden Club and others in the Atlanta area.

Mary Helen was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. "Charlie" Luke, Jr.; grandson, Earl Carter Clemons, Jr.; and brother, C. G. Woods.

Surviving are her children, Nancy Luke Quinn, Dawsonville, Patricia and Carter Clemons, Pawleys Island, SC, Charles H., III and Linda Luke, Lawrenceville; sisters, Betty Jane Buffington, Lakeland, FL, Ginger O'Shea, Clayton; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a number of other relatives.

Graveside services will be held Friday October 21, 2011 at 11 o'clock at Arlington Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dawson County Senior Center Elevator Fund, P. O. Box 598, Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.