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ELIZABETH E. DUKE

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - October 2, 1999 

Elizabeth E. Duke, 95, died Oct. 1, 1999. 

Miss Duke was a native of Isle of Wight County. She was a retired teacher from the Isle of Wight County School System. A graduate of Suffolk High School and Harrisonburg Normal School, now known as James Madison University, she was a very active and dedicated member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Duke, and a brother, John F. ``Jack'' Duke, formerly of Carrsville. Survivors include a sister, Louise E. Duke of Franklin; a goddaughter, Phyllis K. Story and her husband, Gilbert, of Edenton, N.C.; and godgrandchildren, Peggy Beth Jones and her husband, David, of Carrsville, LeeAnn Alexander and her husband, Wes, of Courtland; great-godgranddaughters, Samantha and Ashley Jones; and a special care provider, Betty Lou Goodman. 

A funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. today at Beaver Dam Baptist Church by Dr. Richard Peerey. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to Beaver Dam Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 3593 Carrsville Hwy., Franklin, VA 23851 or to Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box, Carrsville, VA 23315. Holland-Rideout Funeral Home is in charge. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B4


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Elizabeth E. Duke, a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County and retired teacher, died 1 Oct 1999 at the age of 95.

A funeral was held 2 Oct 1999 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Richard Peerey, with burial in the church cemetery.

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ELIZABETH E. DUKE

Elizabeth E. Duke, 95, died Oct. 1, 1999.

Miss Duke was a native of Isle of Wight County. She was a retired teacher from the Isle of Wight County School System. A graduate of Suffolk High School and Harrisonburg Normal School, now known as James Madison University, she was a very active and dedicated member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church.

She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Duke, and a brother, John F. "Jack" Duke, formerly of Carrsville. Survivors include a sister, Louise E. Duke of Franklin; a goddaughter, Phyllis K. Story and her husband, Gilbert, of Edenton, N.C.; and godgrandchildren, Peggy Beth Jones and her husband, David, of Carrsville, LeeAnn Alexander and her husband, Wes, of Courtland; great-godgranddaughters, Samantha and Ashley Jones; and a special care provider, Betty Lou Goodman.

A funeral was conducted at 1:30 p.m. today [2 Oct 1999] at Beaver Dam Baptist Church by Dr. Richard Peerey. Burial was in the church cemetery. Donations were made to Beaver Dam Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 3593 Carrsville Hwy., Franklin, VA 23851, or to Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box, Carrsville, VA 23315. Holland-Rideout Funeral Home was in charge.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                             |
| Name  | Elizabeth E. Duke                 |
| Age   | 95                                |
| Birth | 1904 (estimated)                  |
| Death | 1 Oct 1999; [location not stated] |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                | Relationship                | Residence                      |
| Elizabeth E. Duke   | Decedent                    | Isle of Wight County, Virginia |
| Mr. John F. Duke    | Father (predeceased)        | [Not stated]                   |
| Mrs. John F. Duke   | Mother (predeceased)        | [Not stated]                   |
| John F. "Jack" Duke | Brother (predeceased)       | Carrsville, Virginia           |
| Louise E. Duke      | Sister                      | Franklin, Virginia             |
| Phyllis K. Story    | Goddaughter                 | Edenton, North Carolina        |
| Gilbert Story       | Husband of Goddaughter      | Edenton, North Carolina        |
| Peggy Beth Jones    | Godgranddaughter            | Carrsville, Virginia           |
| David Jones         | Husband of Peggy Beth Jones | Carrsville, Virginia           |
| LeeAnn Alexander    | Godgranddaughter            | Courtland, Virginia            |
| Wes Alexander       | Husband of LeeAnn Alexander | Courtland, Virginia            |
| Samantha Jones      | Great-godgranddaughter      | [Not stated]                   |
| Ashley Jones        | Great-godgranddaughter      | [Not stated]                   |
| Betty Lou Goodman   | Special care provider       | [Not stated]                   |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 2 Oct 1999           |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B4                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired teacher from Isle of Wight County School System  
• Graduate of Suffolk High School  
• Graduate of Harrisonburg Normal School (now James Madison University)  
• Active member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church  
• Birth name was Elizabeth E. Duke

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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