Celebrating the life of
Carol Gleason Duke
December 07, 1932 - March 18, 2015
Golfer, Artist, Gardener, Bird Watcher
Skidaway Island - Carol Gleason Duke, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Plainville, New Jersey, daughter of Laurance and Ethel Bell Gleason. After high school graduation, she attended Rollins College. In 1954, she married William R. Duke and they made their home in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. After Mr. Duke retired in 1993, they relocated to Skidaway Island. She was avid golfer, talented artist, bird watcher, passionate gardener, veracious reader and especially looked forward to the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle.
Surviving are her husband of 62 years, William R. Duke of Savannah; son, William L. Duke (Dee) of Gettysburg, PA; daughters, Nancy J. Duke of Scotch Plains, NJ; Jerri Craig (Bob) of Easton, PA; brother, Bobby R. Gleason (Dorothy) of Martinez, GA; sister, Elizabeth Holck (Donald) of Savannah; grandchildren, Elisabeth, Alexandra, Nicholas and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6600 Abercorn St., #206, Savannah, GA 31405 or www.cancer.org
To Jeri and the Duke Family I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. Please know that I pray for your Mom.
- Sue Craig, Piscataway, NJ
Jeri Deb and I want to send our deepest condolences to you, your dad, and your entire family. Losing a Mom is one of the hardest things that anyone goes through. We wish that we could be there for you, the way you were for us when Mom Craig passed. Love you, John & Deb
- John Craig/Deborah Sperry, Edison, NJ
My deepest condolence to the Duke family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more.(Rev. 21:4). Also during the days to come, may Mrs. Duke's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
To: The Duke Family. I am sorry for your lost.At Isaiah 33:24 And no resident will say "I am sick." It was not our God's purpose for mankind to get sick and die.He has Made provisions to remove suffering and death from us. Our love ones will come to life; (John11:25) Our God has promised us and His word will come true.-Psalms 37:29 The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live on it forever.
- R.Gaines, Warrensville, Ohio
To Jeri and the Duke Family I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. Please know that I pray for your Mom.
- Sue Craig, Piscataway, NJ
Jeri Deb and I want to send our deepest condolences to you, your dad, and your entire family. Losing a Mom is one of the hardest things that anyone goes through. We wish that we could be there for you, the way you were for us when Mom Craig passed. Love you, John & Deb
- John Craig/Deborah Sperry, Edison, NJ
My deepest condolence to the Duke family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more.(Rev. 21:4). Also during the days to come, may Mrs. Duke's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
To: The Duke Family. I am sorry for your lost.At Isaiah 33:24 And no resident will say "I am sick." It was not our God's purpose for mankind to get sick and die.He has Made provisions to remove suffering and death from us. Our love ones will come to life; (John11:25) Our God has promised us and His word will come true.-Psalms 37:29 The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live on it forever.
- R.Gaines, Warrensville, Ohio
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
