Helen Kelly Lucken

Helen Kelly Lucken obituary, Savannah, GA

Helen Kelly Lucken

Helen Lucken Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3, 2011.
Helen Kelly Lucken - SAVANNAH - Helen Kelly Lucken, 99, passed away on January 30th in Gainesville, Florida. She was born on February 26th, 1911, in Augusta, Georgia to Patrick Joseph and Catherine O'Connor Kelly, but soon moved to Savannah, Georgia, where she spent most of her life. She moved to Gainesville, Florida, in 2003 to live with her daughter. Mrs. Lucken was predeceased by brothers, John and Joseph; husbands William K. Lawlor and Nicolaus C. Lucken; and sister Catherine Kelly Blair. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann (Ben) Whitty; two grandsons Kyle and Ross (Megan) Whitty; nieces Catherine (Jim) Rousakis and Helen (Diego) Bertagna, and a nephew, Carl (Julie) Blair, Jr. She graduated from Saint Vincent's Academy and Saint Joseph's Nursing School, both in Savannah. Her career included night supervision of nursing at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and Chief Nurse at Southeast Shipyards in Savannah during World War II. She lived for a short period of time in Tsingtao, China, and Trinidad in the West Indies, as she accompanied her husband, Bill Lawlor, during his assignments as an officer in the United States Navy. She later assisted her husband, Nick Lucken, in the operation of Lucken Concrete Company located in Vernonburg, Georgia. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2011 at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Saint Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, with Monsignor Frances Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Bonaventure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saint Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, 11500 Middleground Road, Savannah, GA 31419-1227, or to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News February 3, 2011 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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February 5, 2011

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February 4, 2011

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February 3, 2011

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February 5, 2011

The John & Pam Harris family, formerly of Vernonburg, loved and admired Helen; our children, particularly daughter, Jennie, considered Mr. And Mrs. Lucken as extended grandparents. They affectionally referred to Jennie as "our little friend".We will hold Helen in our memories with great affection. John & Pam, Dorothy Hill And Jennie Gallaher

Richard Schulze, Jr

February 4, 2011

For the last nine years, I have been one of Mrs. Lucken's neighbors in Vernonburg. I only met her once, but she was a charming lady, full of life and intelligence. We will miss her.

February 3, 2011

My late mother thought the world of Mrs. Lucken and so did I. I spoke to Mrs. Lucken on the phone a few times since her move to Florida, and it was so nice to talk of old times in Vernonburg. My deepest sympathy to her daughter, son-in-law, and beloved grandsons. Sincerely, Ben Hamilton

February 3, 2011

To The Family, Helen was a great friend of my grandmother-in-law, Margaret Brown Hamrick, who passed away a few years ago. We are so sorry to hear that Ms. Luken had also passed away. Please accept our sympathy. John & Amy Wing

February 2, 2011

Helena & Diego, I am sorry for your loss. Best to you, hope to talk to you guys soon.

Helena, Diego Bertagna

February 2, 2011

To Maryann, Ben, Kyle, Ross and Megan.I am so sad knowing Aunt Helen has left us, but I also know she is finally without pain and will be forever with God and all our family. We all loved her so much.You are in our daily prayers. Love always...

Carl Blair

February 1, 2011

To Maryann, Ben, Kyle, Ross & Megan
We are so sorry for your loss and share your deep sense of grief.

You are all in our prayers.

Carl, Julie and family.

February 1, 2011

Maryann,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother. Your family is in my prayers.
Susie Paige West

Nicky Evans

February 1, 2011

Dear Maryann and family,

So sorry to hear of Aunt Helen's passing.She was always such a sharp and witty person,full of life.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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