Billy Duene Dukes

Access RoadBilly Duene Dukes of Rutledge, passed away June 22, 2010, at the age of 73. Mrs. Dukes was a devoted wife and mother. She was creative, having a gift from God to create something from nothing. She was the very best at everything she did. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart, and shared the good news with everyone she met. She was a friend to all, and saw the best in everyone. Most important to her was her family, and she was very involved in both her children and grandchildren's lives. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. (Billy) Dukes, Sr.; parents, Judd Noah and Julia B. Pitts; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her children, James W. (Billy) Jr., and Mary Dukes of Social Circle, Craig and Sheila Dukes of Rutledge, Mark and Janice Dukes of Monroe, Sherry and Charles Kelly of Rutledge; grandchildren, J.W., III and Ashlin Dukes, Mac Dukes, Dustin Dukes, Matthew and Lauren Dukes Anderson, Jacob Dukes, Lucas and Austyn Dukes; step-grandchildren, Robert and Macey Vasquez, Jeffrey and Karen Vasquez, Kimberly Kelly, Carie Kelly; great-grandchildren, McKaylah Dukes, Hudson Dukes Anderson; step great-grandchildren, Ryan, Ava, Jackson Vasquez; brothers, Thomas R. Pitts, Guy C. Pitts, both of Duluth. Funeral Services for Mrs. Dukes will be held Saturday, June 26, 2010, 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, June 25, from 4-8 PM.