Mrs. Darcell Luke

Darcell Delmeta Chatwell Luke, 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Kansas City MO. She was born at People’s Hospital in St. Louis MO on August 2, 1951, to Lois and Farrell Chatwell Sr. Darcell began her education in the St. Louis public school system, Darcell graduated from Scullin Elementary School (1965) and Northwest High School (1969). She attended Forest Park Community College in St. Louis then attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg graduating with a BS in Education, specializing in Speech Pathology as she worked as a Resident Assistant. Darcell was a cheerleader in high school and college, serving as co-captain and captain of her cheerleading squads. She also taught aerobics and was an excellent dancer. She traveled throughout the United States and truly enjoyed reading novels by black female authors. She married the love of her life, Alfred Luke, on August 30, 1975, at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Louis MO. They made their home in Kansas City MO and soon joined St. James Paseo United Methodist Church. A daughter, Jocelyn Marie Luke, was born to this union. Darcell served as a Speech Therapist for the Hickman Mills School District from 1975 to 2010, retiring after 35 years. She was a devoted educator who loved her work and her students. Everyone she touched loved her back. She was extremely involved in National Education Association (NEA) activities at national, regional and local levels. She served as president of her local chapter and was often a delegate to NEA’s national convention. Darcell was preceded in death by her parents Lois and Farrell Chatwell Sr; Celebrating her life and legacy is her loving and devoted husband, Alfred Luke; daughter, Jocelyn Luke: sister, LaJoyce Lawton (Billy); brother, Farrell Chatwell Jr. (Dawana); in-laws, John Davis Jr; Sarah Davis; Rochelle Brown; Djuana Franklin (William); special niece, Erica Johnson (Brandon); and a host of family; and friends. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which The Lord, The Righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 NIV "An Angel Touched Her and She Slept. Rest Well Darcell" Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 2, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at St. James United Methodist Church 5540 Wayne Avenue KCMO 64110. Interment: Twelve Gates Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 9-10:00 A.M. at the Church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolence may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com

Mrs. Darcell Luke

August 2, 1951 - October 23, 2024