MARY LOUISE "SMITH" LUCKIE

“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He Put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me” It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Louise Smith Luckie, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Mary Louise peacefully passed into the Lord’s embrace on June 23rd 2025. Her unwavering faith and dedication to her family and community have left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Born in Birmingham, AL, Mary Louise was the daughter of the late Benjamin Marvin and Louise Smith. She was a devoted member of 7th Street Baptist Church, where her faith was the cornerstone of her life. Her commitment to her religion was evident in her daily actions, as she consistently put others before herself and found joy in serving her community. She owned and operated Vanity Beauty Shop for 35 years, where she made people smile by helping them look their very best. Mary Louise married, Douglas Luckie, and together they built a loving home filled with warmth, and faith. She was a nurturing and compassionate mother to her three children: Benjamin Luckie, Michael Luckie, and Marquita (Luckie) Boike. Her children remember her as a guiding light, always offering wisdom, encouragement, and love. Her grandchildren, Alexis, Dylan, and Jude Luckie, were the joy of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them. Mary Louise is preceded by her brothers Cran (Son) Smith and John David (JD) Smith and sisters Charlene (Smith) Thrasher and Francis (Smith) Johnsey, and was like a mother to her many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her brother Charles Smith and son Benjamin Luckie. Mary Louise's life will be celebrated with a funeral service at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home on Thursday, June 26th at 2:00 P.M. The visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. the burial will be at Valley Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Lewy Body Dementia Association in Mary Louise's name. Mary Louise Smith Luckie will be deeply missed. Her faith and service to her family and others were a testament to the life she lived, and she leaves behind a world made better by her presence.

MARY LOUISE "SMITH" LUCKIE

June 23, 2025