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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Maxine
Duke
November 13, 1929 – August 30, 2021
Maxine C Duke passed into her heavenly home on August 30, 2021. She was 91 years old. She was born November 13, 1929 in
Gibsonville, NC. She was a daughter of the late William Arthur Christopher and Janie Ivey Christopher. She was a member of the
Baptist faith and dedicated to serving at her home church until her health declined. She was a member of the Del Rio Ruritan Club
serving on many committees and in officer positions, along with her husband. Her final office was as National Director of Ruritan,
and honor that she was very proud of until her death.
Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Roy L Duke and her sister Ellen Christopher Livengood. She is survived
by her children, Gloria Duke, Cyndi Sims (Dewayne), Roy C Duke (Sue) and Billy Duke (Yvonne); grandchildren, Lynn Thorsen, Denise
Smith, Danny Duke, Loni Hodges (Johnny) ,and Chris Duke; 11 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Maxine will always be remembered for her service to her community and dedication to her Lord and Savior.
Her graveside service will be held at Arlington Park Cemetery with Dr. Terry Collins, Pastor of Southpoint Baptist Church officiating.
The family would like to thank the nurses at Community Hospice for their loving care of our Mother and support to the family.
In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road,
Jacksonville, Florida 32257.
Please use this link to attend the service for Maxine virtually through Zoom:
https://viewneral.zoom.us/j/
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Arlington Park Funeral Home.
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