Mildred Darline Leek

February 18, 1930 - July 7, 2014

Mildred “Darline” Leek, 84, of Hawk Point passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born February 18, 1930 in Corso, Missouri; a daughter of Thomas J. and Alma (Mitchell) Luckett. Darline was married on March 11, 1950 to Monty H. Leek, who preceded her in death on January 26, 2007. Darline graduated from Warrenton High School in 1948. She worked for Gossard Garment Factory, Premaneer Corporation and owner and head cook of the Hawk Point Restaurant. Darline was a member of the Hawk Point Athletic Association, Hawk Point Booster Club, Hawk Point Ladies Auxiliary, Hawk Point Cemetery Board, where she held several offices. She enjoyed working the voting polls every year for the Lincoln County Democratic Club and attended the Hawk Point Baptist Church. Darline was never idle, she loved sewing, collecting plates, cooking, especially the weekly Sunday morning biscuits and gravy for her family and she was known for her fried chicken and coconut cream pies. She was a real asset to the Hawk Point Community always willing to help when needed. She is survived by her one daughter, Brenda Logan and husband Larry of Eolia, Missouri; two sons: Kevin Leek and wife Theresa and Jeffrey Leek and wife Patricia all of Hawk Point, Missouri; eight grandchildren: Shannon Logan, Dr. Amanda Logan Cassells and husband Steve, Adam Leek, Melissa Church and husband Guy, Debra Lawrence and husband Ryan, Samantha Leek, Levi Lindsey and Caleb Leek; 7 great-grandchildren, Sean and Lily Cassells, Isabelle and Lucas Church, Alex and Brooklyn Lawrence, Emmett Leek and another one on the way in November; siblings, JT Luckett and wife Marilyn of Troy, Missouri, Sherry Ireland of Wright City, Missouri, Bonnie Starkey of Troy, Missouri, Amelia Becker of Hawk Point, Missouri and Mitch Luckett of Brinnon, Washington; one brother-in-law, Neal Leek and wife Betty of Camdenton, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Kent Leek, two infant siblings, and three brother-in-law: Edward Starkey, Jack Becker and Joe Shramek. Friends will be received on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kemper-Marsh-Millard Funeral Home / Hawk Point Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at KEMPER-MARSH-MILLARD Funeral Home / Hawk Point Chapel with Rev. James Huffman officiating. Interment will follow in Hawk Point City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Hawk Point City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, 41 Farm Lane Hawk Point, Missouri 63349. 636-338-4375 Online condolences may be made at www.kempermarshmillardfamilychapels.com