CENTRAL CITY – Vernellen “Snookie” Dukes, 92, of Central City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Dukes was born August 21, 1920. She was a member of Mercer Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James “Jay” H. Dukes. SurvivorsContinue Reading
Ben and Teresa Bennett
left a message on May 27, 2013:
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Missy (Dukes) Faughn
left a message on May 25, 2013:
"Mamaw" There was nobody like my mamaw! She was so beautiful! There is not just one memory in my life about her that was wonderful, "there were all of them"! Being with my mamaw was like being with the sun that lit up your world! Although she was mainly very quiet, when you were around her you knew it because you could always feel her love and warmth surround you! If you knew her you loved her and you would call her mamaw! Mamaw is what held our family together and although she has gone on to be with the Lord her sweet spirit will continue to be the glue that keeps the Dukes family strong! She loved the Lord and wanted her family to do so as well! We had so many friends growing up that always called her mamaw and loved her. Please rest assured that she loved you too! Mamaw's heart was made of gold and she had more than enough love to spread around! I am so happy that you are "HOME" and with papaw now, but I am going to miss your love, touch, smile and humor (that some did not get to see the best of) but you will always be in my heart ! My memories will last a lifetime and my life will forever be changed by this experience that I have been given to call you my mamaw! I am proud of that fact! I have learned a lot from you mamaw, but one thing that I have learned that will always stick with me is that God comes first, but nest to him family matters most and there is no place like home! Well you are HOME and one day your whole family will be there with you! Until then I will do my best to make you and papaw ( along with my other grandparents) proud and will take the memories and the lessons learned along my journey with me ! I love you so much my sweet mamoose! Enjoy yourself and rest honey your walk here on this earth is over your worries are left behind and you can lay in the sweet loving arms of Jesus and relax! I will see ya when I see ya mamaw! forever in my heart- Missy
Darlene Sallee Robinson
left a message on May 25, 2013:
Dear Dukes Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Dukes was a lovely lady and I have fond memories of her when we would be visiting my aunt , uncle and cousin, Mary, Benny and Allison Davis, who lived next door. I remember her beautiful smile and kind manner when she spoke. I know your hearts are grieving and I pray that the loving support of many friends and family will carry you through these days and in the days ahead. May God bless you all with comfort and peace. Psalms 91:14-16 Darlene Sallee Robinson and Nell Sallee
Harold & Barbara Dukes
left a message on May 25, 2013:
Thinking of you and your family in your time of loss.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Harold & Barbara Dukes
Lisa Dukes Johnson
left a message on May 24, 2013:
Mamaw , Thank you for being my mamaw. For loving and taking your time to make my life special . I will never forget your love for me. Thank you for helping mom and dad raise me, thank you for all the ear and arm tickling , for all the fried chicken and Saturday fried potatoes. You were a Amazing women that God placed in my life. I only hope I made you as proud of me and you made me of you, even in your sassy days I was still do honored to call you MAMAW. I love you for always being there for me even when I didn't deserve you. I am sorry for everything that I ever put you through that caused you heart ache. I have a peace in my heart knowing that one day very soon I will get to see you and papaw again along with all my friends and loved ones that have been lucky enough to go before me. I can't wait to walk on the streets of gold with you. I will miss you, but until then enjoy what you have deserved for a long time. Forever, Lisa
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Larry Everly
left a message on May 24, 2013:
Mrs Dukes...and sometimes I called her Grandma Dukes, was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever met. As a child, she always had a smile for me, whether it was at church, while she lived next door or even when I was in her house with Don or Terry. She was so gentle and unassuming, warm and loving. She loved our family and we loved her. As I grew and moved away, I'd see her periodically at church, during visits to Central City. She still greeted me with that same smile but included a loving hug. Beautiful inside and out! I remember when she got saved. Heavens got a "Keeper" headed their way.
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Ben and Teresa Bennett
left a message on May 27, 2013:
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Missy (Dukes) Faughn
left a message on May 25, 2013:
"Mamaw" There was nobody like my mamaw! She was so beautiful! There is not just one memory in my life about her that was wonderful, "there were all of them"! Being with my mamaw was like being with the sun that lit up your world! Although she was mainly very quiet, when you were around her you knew it because you could always feel her love and warmth surround you! If you knew her you loved her and you would call her mamaw! Mamaw is what held our family together and although she has gone on to be with the Lord her sweet spirit will continue to be the glue that keeps the Dukes family strong! She loved the Lord and wanted her family to do so as well! We had so many friends growing up that always called her mamaw and loved her. Please rest assured that she loved you too! Mamaw's heart was made of gold and she had more than enough love to spread around! I am so happy that you are "HOME" and with papaw now, but I am going to miss your love, touch, smile and humor (that some did not get to see the best of) but you will always be in my heart ! My memories will last a lifetime and my life will forever be changed by this experience that I have been given to call you my mamaw! I am proud of that fact! I have learned a lot from you mamaw, but one thing that I have learned that will always stick with me is that God comes first, but nest to him family matters most and there is no place like home! Well you are HOME and one day your whole family will be there with you! Until then I will do my best to make you and papaw ( along with my other grandparents) proud and will take the memories and the lessons learned along my journey with me ! I love you so much my sweet mamoose! Enjoy yourself and rest honey your walk here on this earth is over your worries are left behind and you can lay in the sweet loving arms of Jesus and relax! I will see ya when I see ya mamaw! forever in my heart- Missy
Darlene Sallee Robinson
left a message on May 25, 2013:
Dear Dukes Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Dukes was a lovely lady and I have fond memories of her when we would be visiting my aunt , uncle and cousin, Mary, Benny and Allison Davis, who lived next door. I remember her beautiful smile and kind manner when she spoke. I know your hearts are grieving and I pray that the loving support of many friends and family will carry you through these days and in the days ahead. May God bless you all with comfort and peace. Psalms 91:14-16 Darlene Sallee Robinson and Nell Sallee
Harold & Barbara Dukes
left a message on May 25, 2013:
Thinking of you and your family in your time of loss.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Harold & Barbara Dukes
Lisa Dukes Johnson
left a message on May 24, 2013:
Mamaw , Thank you for being my mamaw. For loving and taking your time to make my life special . I will never forget your love for me. Thank you for helping mom and dad raise me, thank you for all the ear and arm tickling , for all the fried chicken and Saturday fried potatoes. You were a Amazing women that God placed in my life. I only hope I made you as proud of me and you made me of you, even in your sassy days I was still do honored to call you MAMAW. I love you for always being there for me even when I didn't deserve you. I am sorry for everything that I ever put you through that caused you heart ache. I have a peace in my heart knowing that one day very soon I will get to see you and papaw again along with all my friends and loved ones that have been lucky enough to go before me. I can't wait to walk on the streets of gold with you. I will miss you, but until then enjoy what you have deserved for a long time. Forever, Lisa
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Larry Everly
left a message on May 24, 2013:
Mrs Dukes...and sometimes I called her Grandma Dukes, was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever met. As a child, she always had a smile for me, whether it was at church, while she lived next door or even when I was in her house with Don or Terry. She was so gentle and unassuming, warm and loving. She loved our family and we loved her. As I grew and moved away, I'd see her periodically at church, during visits to Central City. She still greeted me with that same smile but included a loving hug. Beautiful inside and out! I remember when she got saved. Heavens got a "Keeper" headed their way.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.