Anna Margaret Duke, 102, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the Carmel Home in Owensboro. Born August 26, 1920 in Muhlenberg County to Estell and Lucy White Dukes. Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ed Duke, a son Tom Duke, a brother Owen (Buddy) Dukes, and a niece Pat Mercer. She was retired from General Electric and was a world traveler. She visited 30 countries and all 50 states. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church and a member of the Service Sunday School class.
Survivors include her son, Joe (Patty) Duke of Westerville, Ohio; grandchildren, John (Theresa) Duke, Jason (Jennifer) Duke, Dana (Steve) Watsford; great grandchildren, Helena, Ben, and Hannah Duke; niece, Sharon Drace; great nieces, Tara (Tim) Williams, Heather (Bruce) Baldwin, Kristie (Thomas) Colburn, Shannon Henson, Stephanie O’Neal; caregiver, Larry Mercer; special friends, Will Smith and Derry Billingsley.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Rosehill Cemetery in Owensboro, with Dr. Paul Strahan officiating. A visitation will be at the cemetery from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Dr. Paul Strahan will officiate.
Online condolences to the family may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net
