- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- The homegoing celebration of the life and memory of Deborah Jeannette Dukes, Wednesday, January 11, 2006, 2:00 p.m., Greater Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Doctor Victor R. Thomas, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2006-01-11
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the January 11, 2006 funeral of Jeannette Dukes Deborah.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:dukes20060111
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_dukes20060111
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
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Jieborai) feannette Bukes;
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:00 pm
Greater Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Doctor Victor R. Thomas- Officiating
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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.
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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 "Im Free"
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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
Fred D. Lawson Sr. John H. Thomas IV George A. Dukes
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NEPHEWS
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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 myfamilies needs: The battle has been won When you draw a picture ofme, don t draw me as a saint.
Ive done some good, Ive done some wrong, so use all your paint! Notjust 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