Celebration Cfje Hiit &nb Jffflemorp Jieborai) feannette Bukes; Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:00 pm Greater Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia Reverend Doctor Victor R. Thomas- Officiating
bftuarp On January 6, 2006, God chose another delicate flower for His garden. Evangelist DctoraL Jcanette Dukes (Kim), was born September 14, 1968 to George A. Dukes Sr. and the late Essie Minick Dukes in Fort Gordon, Georgia. She was the youngest of 6 children and grew up in Richmond County. Deborah attended the public schools of Richmond County and was a graduate of Westside High School, Augusta, Georgia. She was a graduate of Augusta Technical College. She worked as a phlebotomist, and also substituted in the Aiken County Schools. She dedicated her life to the Lord. She was anointed to teach and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She leaves to cherish her legacy: Three devoted children, one son, Xavier George Minick Dukes, two daughters, Khayla Eissia Licole Dukes and Alexandria Jasmine Monea Dukes, a devoted father George A. Dukes Sr., four devoted sisters, Gail Dukes Acree, Augusta, GA; Evangelist Fay (Fred) Dukes Lawson, Augusta, GA; Carrie P. (Elliot) Dent, Augusta, GA; and Brenchia (Steve) Thomas, Ridge Spring, SC; two devoted brothers. George (Lynda) Dukes Jr. Augusta, GA; Michael (Gabrielle) Dukes, Augusta, GA; devoted nieces, Sharice (Airik) Harper, Shantei Dukes, Tara 0ames) Tredore, Shakeva Thomas, Brittany Hall, Shannon Thomas, and Ellen Dukes. Devoted nephews, Fred Lawson Jr., John Thomas IV, George A. Dukes, Gregory Lawson, Willie Acree III, Kenneth J. Dukes, Kevin Dukes and Michael Dukes; great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins other relatives and dear friends.
of >erbtce Reverend Doctor Victor Thomas-Officiating Musical Prelude Processional Hymn of Praise...Sanctuary Choir Scriptures Prayer Song...Petiila Williams "Amazing Grace" Words of Expression...Shantei M. Dukes Sharice D. Harper Fred D. Lawsonjr. Apostle M. Wright Selection...Sanctuary Choir Acknowledgment and Obituary Song..... Evangelist Fay Lawson "I m Free" Comforting Words...Rev. Doctor Victor R. Thomas Recessional...Aft. Olive Memorial Gardens Repast Greater Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
We Love You Momma
aulfoearerg NEPHEWS Fred D. Lawson Sr. Gregory]. Lawson John H. Thomas IV Willie Acree HI George A. Dukes Kenneth]. Dukes jflotoer fearers NIECES My Last Request Please don 7 say thai /gave up. just lo say that I gave in. Don t say I lost the bailie, for it was God s war to lose or win. Please don I say how good I was. but that I did my best. Just say I tried to do what s right. To give the most I could, not do less. Please don < give me wings ofhalos. that sfor God to do. I wanr no more than 1 deserve, no extras, just my due. Don t be concerned about me now, I m well with God I ve made it home Don t talk about what could have been, it s over and it s done. Just see to all my families needs: The battle has been won When you draw a picture of me, don t draw me as a saint. I ve done some good, I ve done some wrong, so use all your paint! Not just the bright and light tones, use some gray and some dark- Infact, don t put me on canvas. Paint Me In Your Heart Don t just remember all the good things, but remember all the bad! For life is full of things, some happy and some sad Rut ij you must do something, then I have One Last Request. Forgive me for the wrongs I ve done, ami with the love that s left Thank God for my souls resting. Thank God for all who loved me. Praise Cod!! Who loved Me BEST!! Friends are earthly blessings when they respond in moments of despair. Our family will forever be grateful for friends like you during these hours of bereavement. Your expressions of kindness and thoughtfulness are sources of strength and divine consolation. May God grant unto you each of His richest blessings....the FAMILY We entrusted final rites of our loved one to: The Historical Dents Undertaking Establishment