Tenth Generation


7417. Mary Sue Cummins was born on 4 May 1921 in Cookeville, Putnam, TN. She lived in Cookeville, Putnam, TN in 1930. She lived in Cookeville, Putnam, TN on 1 April 1940. Mary died in 2006 at the age of 85 in Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ. Mary Sue, known as Sue, graduated with a Masters degree in music and education. She attended Tennessee tech and Peabody. She immediately moved to Tucson, Arizona after graduation, seeking adventure and following a job offer as an elementary school teacher. She met Burdette Luckhardt and got married in 1945. Burdette, known as "Lucky", worked for Mountain Bell telephone company as a lineman, so the Luckhardts moved all over Arizona, as he worked installing telephone line. As Lucky moved up the corporate ladder, his job required less travel, and they finally settled in Phoenix Arizona where he ran a telephone training school for Mt Bell, and raised the 3 kids there, though none were born in Phoenix. Sue's favorite place to live was Yuma. She also loved Tucson. She was very active in many organizations, and her church, "Camelback Church of Christ" she also taught many children how to play piano. She taught piano in her home up until age 82. Then she retired and moved to San Diego with her daughter, Merry Lynn Luckhardt-Johnson. Sue had a very positive outlook on life and was always cheerful and enjoyed laughter, art, travel, and music. She had many talents including painting, playing piano and accordion. She lived in Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ.

Mary Sue Cummins and Burdette Stanley "Lucky" Luckhardt were married on 19 December 1945. Burdette Stanley "Lucky" Luckhardt was born on 22 May 1909 in Santa Clara Co., CA. He died on 10 March 1991 at the age of 81 in Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ.

Mary Sue Cummins-117725 and Burdette Stanley "Lucky" Luckhardt-118030 had the following children:

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Stanley Cummins Luckhardt-118033.

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Patricia Willette Luckhardt was born on 30 May 1952. She died on 17 April 1976 at the age of 23.

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Merry Lynn Eugenia Luckhardt-118031.