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Celebration
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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 Fay Lawson
"I©m Free"
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
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NEPHEWS
Fred D. Lawson Sr.
John H. Thomas IV
George A. Dukes
Gregory]. Lawson
Willie Acree HI
Kenneth]. Dukes
jFlotoer fearers
NIECES
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 my families needs: The battle has been won
When you draw a picture of me, don ©t draw me as a saint.
I©ve done some good, I©ve done some wrong, so use all your paint!
Not just the bright and light tones, use some gray and some darkInfact, 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