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Delores Jean Dukes

January 1, 1941 - August 6, 2025

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Visitation
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 |
Friday 8/8, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lighthouse)
Central City, KY 42330
Saturday 8/9, 8:00 am

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Service
Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lighthouse)
Central City, KY 42330
Saturday 8/9, 11:00 am

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Cemetery
Rose Hill Cemetery
603 E. Everly Brothers Blvd
Central City, KY 42330
Saturday 8/9

CENTRAL CITY – Delores Jean Dukes, 84, of Central City, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 9:40AM under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.  Mrs. Dukes was born January 1, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was a homemaker and member of Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lighthouse).  Mrs. Dukes loved her husband, children, and grandchildren.  She enjoyed flowers and she loved her church.  She also enjoyed playing the piano at church since 1956.  She was always traveling around with her husband, and was always ready to go somewhere.  She was preceded in death by her father, Elder Robert Daugherty; mother, Bernice Strickland Daugherty; and sister, Betty Lou Daugherty.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, William Lowell Dukes; son, William Robert (Christy) Dukes; daughter, Staci L. (Benjamin) James; and grandchildren, William Lucas James, Miranda James, Presley Dukes, and Annyston Dukes.

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:00AM at Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lighthouse) with Elder Steve Epley officiating.  Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 5-8PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City and Saturday after 8:00AM at Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lighthouse).  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

 

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Visitation
Tucker Funeral Home
113 North Third Street
Central City, KY 42330
270-754-1551 | Map
Friday 8/8, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lighthouse)
Central City, KY 42330
Map
Saturday 8/9, 8:00 am
Service
Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lighthouse)
Central City, KY 42330
Map
Saturday 8/9, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rose Hill Cemetery
603 E. Everly Brothers Blvd
Central City, KY 42330
Map
Saturday 8/9

CENTRAL CITY – Delores Jean Dukes, 84, of Central City, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 9:40AM under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.  Mrs. Dukes was born January 1, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was a homemaker and member of Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lighthouse).  Mrs. Dukes loved herContinue Reading

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Jeannie Spell left a message on August 9, 2025:
Sincere condolences 💐 to our long time friend! You’re in our heart and prayers!
Stephanie Nash Donovan left a message on August 8, 2025:
Billy, Christy and family The loss of a mother and grandmother leaves a void that words cannot fill. Let your memories give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Stephanie
Kendra Dungy left a message on August 8, 2025:
I am so sorry for your loss. We love you all and are praying for you!
Lois Groves left a message on August 7, 2025:
Bro Lowell and Billy-Bob & Stacy So sorry for your loss . Praying for the peace of God to cover you all.
Amy & Hannah Scamman left a message on August 7, 2025:
In memory of Delores Jean Dukes, Amy & Hannah Scamman lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Ginny Shumate left a message on August 7, 2025:
So sorry for your loss.
Charity Floyd left a message on August 7, 2025:
Sending love to you all. I will never forget the kindness and love that was shown to me my entire life by "Sis. D"
Tucker Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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