Betty Dukes
Hartford |
Betty Ann Dukes, 81, passed away peacefully, February 29, 2024 at Alton Memorial rehab and Therapy.
Born September 15, 1942 in Alton, she was the daughter of Elmer James Moore and Geraldine (Bridgewater) Thornburgh Dukes.
She began her working career at Owens-IL Glass before earning a nursing certificate and became employed at VIP Manor in Wood River where she retired after 27 years. She had been a member of the Hartford Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, enjoyed crocheting and watching "Classic Monster Movies".
She is survived by three sons, Rick (Cheryl) Schubert of Goshen, CT, Rodney Schubert of Hartford, Randy (Stacey) Dukes of Wentzville, MO; seven grandchildren, Stephanie Schubert, Rachel Gori, Libby Schubert, David (Erin) Schubert, Samantha "Sam" Schubert, Theodore "Teddy Bobby" Dukes, Matilda Dukes; two great grandchildren, Aberdeen "Birdie" Carlson, and Dante' Gori; and three brothers, Joseph (Phyllis) Thornburgh of Gulf Port, MS, Jerry Thornburgh, Jon (Nancy) Thornburgh of Hartford.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Joseph "Ben" Thornburgh; brother, Jeff Thornburgh; and sister-in-law, Beth Thornburgh.
Visitation will be from 10 am until time of service at 11 am, Tuesday, March 5 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
Burial will follow in Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana.
Memorials are suggested to the Hartford Fire Department Auxiliary.
Mark's Mortuary
