Michelle Luke, 50, of Lakeland, died Wednesday September 13, 2023 at her residence.

She was born March 21, 1973 in Lowndes County to the late Robert Luke and the late Elene Florence O'Quinn Luke. She had been employed at the Child Care Network in Valdosta and attended Lakeland United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her sister: Tomme (Ryan) Scribner of Lakeland; brother: William Luke of Lakeland; niece: Amanda Jones of Lakeland; 2 nephews: Samuel Jones of Stockton and Keegan Scribner of Lakeland; great niece: Thea Jones of Lakeland; great nephew: Benjamin Barker of Lakeland.

A graveside funeral service will be held Monday September 18, 2023 at 11 AM in the Empire cemetery with the Rev. Gary Zeigler officiating. Visitation is Monday thirty minutes prior to the service in the cemetery.