Marjorie Lee Duke

1926 - 2017

Marjorie Lee Duke obituary, 1926-2017, Kenner, LA

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Marjorie Duke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 19, 2017.

Marjorie “Margie” Carter Duke passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at the age of 90.



A native and lifelong resident of New Orleans.



Beloved wife of the late Earl M. Duke, Jr.



Mother of Earl M. Duke, III (Candace) and Steven L. Duke (Maggie). Grandmother of Greg Maloney, Kevin Duke, Shaun Duke, Michelle Lee, Lauren Widener, and Steven Lee Duke, Jr. She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren.



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December 4, 2017

Sue and Chuck Wininger

Dear Earl and Stevie,

I just heard the sad news of Ms. Margie's passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. It is so difficult to lose a parent, no matter how long we have been blessed with them.

June 25, 2017

Steve and Earl so sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time.
Debbie Baudier Armstrong-Bode

June 24, 2017

Ted Williams

Becky and I are very sorry for your loss.

Ted and Becky Williams

June 23, 2017

Lee

My deepest sympathy for the family during this time of grief. May God grant peace and joyful memories.

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