In loving memory of Lucile Luckie Gatlin Mushatt departed this life on earth in the loving embrace of our Savior Jesus Christ on her birthday, May 10, 2024. She was the third born child of Alfred and Jessie Bell Provitt Luckie. She made her grand entrance into the life of her family on May 10,1938 in Crenshaw County, Alabama.

Lucile attended George Washington Carver High School and was a majorette in the marching Wolverines band. Out of high school she married Otha Gatlin, Sr. and enjoyed the traveling that his military service in the U.S. Air Force provided. When life presented the responsibility of raising 5 children as a single parent, she bettered their lives by achieving her own Associate degree in Early Childhood Education in 1985. Lucile had a passion for children and for 27 years, taught in the Community Action Head Start Program.

Once her children became adults, Lucile married Sandy Mushatt who served in the U.S. Army. This union was blessed with a daughter affectionately known as “Precious.” Lucile became a widow when her daughter was seven years old.

Lucile lived an active life and was blessed to travel around the world in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Germany, California, Aruba, Caribbean, and Hawaii. When asked how she would describe herself, Lucile was known to say: healthy, smart, and a caring person. Her life has been full; among her hobbies were sewing and crocheting. But if you asked anyone, they would immediately talk about her love and gift at gardening. Neighbors and family would often tell the time of day by finding her in her special spot: her garden! Lucille was an active member of the Social Garden Club and hosted several of their annual events at her home. In addition to gardening, retirement offered her time to expand her socializing with friends by joining the Senior Bowling Group, where she earned a 1st Place trophy!

At the early age of ten years old, Lucile gave her life to Jesus Christ at Mt Gilliard Baptist Church, under the pastorate of Reverend Phiefer. As a lifelong member of Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, she took great pride in whatever ministry she served whether the Nurse’s Guild, Co-Chair for Women’s Day events, and coordinator of the weekly Senior Bible Study Group. Lucille lived a fruitful life. She was known to say and believe, “The world don’t owe you nothing.” She put her trust in Jesus, faithfully singing from the depths of her heart: “The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow.” The Lord gave her the desire of her heart to live to her 86th birthdate on May 10th. One of her favorite scriptures: “The Lord is her light and salvation, whom shall I fear …” (Psalm 27)

Lucile Gatlin Mushatt was a devoted sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother who truly loved her family and her church. She is preceded in death by her mother Jessie Bell Luckie and father Alfred Luckie, and husband Sandy Mushatt, and siblings W.T. Luckie, Ann Luckie Scott, and Allen Luckie. Lucile leaves behind a legacy of love and unwavering faith survived by her sister Jessie Ruth Bell and brother Ernest “Sonny” Luckie (Eloise). Left to cherish her loving memories are also her four daughters: Sandra Whitley (Kenneth) of New Bedford, MA; Teresa Baker of Charlotte, NC; Michele Walker (Richard) of Montgomery, AL; Sancheleresa “Precious” Mushatt (Thomas) of Montgomery, AL; and two sons: Otha Gatlin, Jr. “Ojay” of Montgomery, Alabama and Kenneth Gatlin of Montgomery, AL. Lucile was a proud grandmother of ten: (Keisha, Trenton, Robert, Maya, Makayla, Jaylon, Kendra, Khalil, Harmony, DestinyLyric) and four great grandchildren (Jaiari M’Angel, Paris, Jaylon Jr. and Logan), and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She will be loved and missed by all her family and friends.

VIEWING

Friday, May 17, 2024 @ 1:00PM to 8:00PM

Saturday, May 18, 2024@ 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Sunday, May 19, 2024 @ 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Revelation Missionary Baptist Church

819 Edgar D. Nixon Avenue

Montgomery AL 36104

HOMEGOING CELEBRATION

Sunday, May 19, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
Revelation Missionary Baptist Church

819 Edgar D. Nixon Avenue

Montgomery AL 36104

For Flowers:

Florist: “Where Flowers Glow”

420 Coliseum Blvd Suite A,

Montgomery, AL 36109

For Monetary Donations:

1)George Washington Carver High School

2001 W Fairview Ave

Montgomery, AL 36108

Memo: in honor of Lucile Luckie Gatlin Mushatt

2) Revelation Missionary Baptist Church

819 Edgar D. Nixon Avenue

Montgomery AL 36104

Memo: Elderly Ministry