Tessie Faye Duke, was born on February 26, 1931 in Maud, Oklahoma to Sam and Clara Templar Lucy, passed away on August 30, 2014 at the age of 83, at Timberwood Nursing Home in Livingston, Texas after a long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Tessie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed. Tessie spent her lifetime caring for others beginning a nursing career at the Carrie Tingley Hospital in Truth or Consequences, N.M. in 1947. She continued this care throughout her career in Hobbs, New Mexico at Lea General Hospital, and Llano Estacado Hospital before moving to Texas in 1976. While in Texas she took a different route by providing child care in Roundrock, Texas before moving back to New Mexico where she worked at the nursing home providing daily nursing care to residents. Moving back to Texas in 1991, she took on the care for her motherinlaw, Bertha Smith. Even though she had no official degree, as a nurse she supervised and taught many nursing students during hands on instructional learning. The most precious award she earned according to her was the Best Granny Ever award from her grandchildren. She was a very patient person and found humor in all situations. Tessie was well known for her exquisite embroidery and sewing skills. She also loved to grow flowers and vegetable gardens. She spent time bird watching, collecting salt and pepper shakers.
Those left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 46 years, J.W. Duke sons, Clifton Clary of Hobbs N.M., Bobby Clary of Romayor, Texas daughter, Diann Charles Brown of Cotulla, Texas granddaughters, Brenda Bryan Davis of Portland, Texas, Amanda Tye Snowden of Cotulla, Texas grandson, Dylan Clary of Midlothian, Texas great grandchildren, Brayden and Breckyn Davis Also, four step children, Billy, Bobby, David and Lonnie Duke sisters, Chesta Cowan of Bowie, Texas, Willie Mae Reeder of Oklahoma city, Oklahoma sisterinlaw, Pat Feuerbacher brotherinlaw, Paul Smith numerous nieces and nephews. Tessie is predeceased by: Parents, Sam and Clara Templar Lucy brothers, Hiley and Rufus Lucy.
Visitation will be held on September 3, 2014 at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, Texas, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. A Celebration of Tessie Faye Lucy Dukes Life, 83, of Romayor Texas, will be held at 10:00 A.M., September 4, 2014 at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Harold Isaacs officiating. Pallbearers will be Charles Brown, Bryan Davis, Tye Snowden, Eugene Reeder, Paul Smith and Colby Leviness. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Rhodes, Mark Leviness, Wilbern Vickery, Ed Tice, Wayne Johnson, Red King and Bob Taylor. Interment will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery. The family would like to thank Timberwood Nursing Home and Gentiva Hospice Foundation. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to: Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 96280, Washington, D.C. 20077 or Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 7801 Mesquite Bend Drive, Suite 105 Irving, Texas 75063. To sign the online quest book, please go to www.pacefuneral.com
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