Lucille Doke Obituary
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of Northville, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, age 90, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Northville. She was born August 7, 1935, in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Ellis and Lucille (Woodly) Doke, Sr.
Lucille was part of Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry. She worked at the University of Michigan as a Major Gifts Officer and Accountant, retiring in 1989.
Lucille is survived by her friends, David Teare of Chelsea, and Wendy Martin of Ypsilanti. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Ellis Doke, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Deep Spring Center.
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