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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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#1 Adam Kasha 2025-08-26 01:21
Ms. Lucille Doke, affectionately known as Lalita! Your life leaves a legacy of professional excellence and heartfelt service. Your decades at UM’s development and finance offices contributed to UM's growth in philanthropy. I was fortunate to have you as my bookkeeper during the early years of my business when ledgers were hand-written and details exacting. How fortunate was I to also have you as my first customer, and tradeshow asst. Our paths were woven by spirit, crossing intermittently over the years, but always on time. We shared a courageous quest for truth, and sought to heal ourselves and heal others. It was my honor to accompany you to your 50-year-anniver sary dinner for UM Class of 1968. You are a light-bearer – and your positive impact on so many through Reiki, prayer, and meditation, was life-changing. You encouraged others to know they are beings of love and light, and now you know this so much more! You will be in my thoughts as a guide and angel always! Adam
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