Martha Dollar Luke, 73, of Valdosta, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was born in Valdosta on October 5, 1952, to the late Robert Harris Dollar and Bertha Lee Redish Dollar.

Martha graduated from Lowndes High School in 1970. While still in high school, she began working at her family's business, Dollar Church Seating Company, where church pews were manufactured. Throughout the years, she worked in both bookkeeping and production.

She and her family began attending First Baptist Church where she met Stanley Luke. They started dating and were married on March 11, 1972, sharing 54 wonderful years of marriage. Martha faithfully supported Stanley throughout his ministry, serving alongside him in churches across North Florida and South Georgia. They later served with the Georgia Baptist Convention before returning to Valdosta area.

Wherever they served, Martha was actively involved in the life of the church. She sang in the choir, led children's ministries, and taught children's Sunday School classes. Throughout her career, she also worked as a bookkeeper for Lee Office Equipment, Leo’s and Valdosta State University, among other employers, helping to provide for her family. She later served in administrative roles at Azalea Corner Assisted Living and Baptist Village in Waycross.

Above all, Martha was devoted to her family. She cherished every opportunity to nurture and maintain close relationships with those she loved, always offering encouragement, care, and support. She also loved spending time at the beach.

Mrs. Luke is survived by her devoted husband, Stanley Luke, of Valdosta; her daughter and son-in-law, Kimberle and Nick Kudyk of Valdosta; her son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Cara Luke of Beeville, Texas; her grandchildren, Chandler (Magan) Kudyk of Hahira, Lydia (J.T. Williams) Kudyk and Lauren Kudyk, both of Valdosta, Garet Luke of the U.S. Navy in Gulfport, Mississippi, Grayson Luke of Beeville, Texas, and Gabe Luke of Beeville, Texas; her great-grandson, Archie Kudyk of Hahira; her sisters, Shirley Townsend of Valdosta and Beverly and Jerry Smith of Woodstock, Georgia; her father-in-law, Charles Luke; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Malachi Williams; her brothers, Bobby Dollar and Larry Dollar; her sister and brother-in-law, Gwen and John Vance; her brother-in-law, Mike Townsend; and her mother-in-law, Alma Ruth Luke.

A funeral service for Mrs. Luke will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Burial will follow at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may be made to STCH Ministries Children's Home and Missions at STCHM.org. Condolences to the family may be shared on the obituary page at www.mclanecares.com.

Carson McLane Funeral Home is serving the Luke family.