Duane S. Cone (Mrs. J.L. Cone Jr.) age 95, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2017. Born in Albany, GA on April 2, 1922, and moved to Tampa at the age of four.
She attended Gorrie and Wilson schools, graduated from Plant High School, and attended the University of Georgia. She began a fashion modeling career in Tampa at the age of 15.
Duane was a lifelong member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church and was involved in various civic and social organizations which included Tampa Woman’s Club, Humane Society of Tampa, The Children’s Home, Tampa Yacht and Country Club, Palma Ceia Country Club, and the University Club.
She was a world traveler, avid tennis player, and certified scuba diver. When on a St. Andrews church mission trip in 1965 to Long Island, Bahamas she discovered her “little piece of heaven” on Deadman’s Cay. She returned there every year thereafter. She met the Knowles family and Percy Knowles who has been her best friend for the past 52 years.
Duane is predeceased by husband, J.L. Cone, Jr., mother, Annie R. Garvin, and step-father, Belton O’Neal Garvin. She is survived by sons, Christopher Cone and wife Madeleine, Michael Cone and wife Joanne, grandsons, Corporal E4 Michael Cone, Jr., Matthew Cone, and cousin, Donald Phillips.
The family wishes to extend its gratitude to Duane’s long time physician, Dr. Joel Silverfield, her caregivers, Mayleen Gervais, Alfonso Brown, Essie Savage, Ana Villegas, Valrica Mann, Leola Siplin, and her personal assistant Carol Schoepflin.
Visitation is Monday, August 28th from 5-7pm at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33609. Funeral service is Tuesday, August 29th, 11am at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 509 E. Twiggs St. Tampa, FL 33602. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Andrews Foundation in memory of Duane S. Cone.
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September 11, 2017
Friend
Margaret Lehr (nee Byrd)
Duane befriended me when I was a teenager and was one of the dearest people I have ever known. I moved away from the Tampa area and had not seen her in several years but I have always treasured her love and friendship. She truly blessed my life.
August 29, 2017
Essie Savage
You will always live on in my heart you have answered the call we must all answer one day. For there is a light at the end of the tunnel that we must all go through.
August 29, 2017
Gwendolyn Reeves
Sleep on Mrs. Cone and take your rest, we love you but god loves you best. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
August 24, 2017
Sarah Phillips
Thank you, Aunt Duane, for coming into my life. I will miss making Irish soda bread for you and our long telephone conversations. You are beautiful, inside and out. I look forward to when we meet again in heaven. I love you, Sarah
August 22, 2017
S H
Duane was always nice to me and my family for close to 50 years.
August 22, 2017
Friend
Jamie Rowe
Always remember her smile !
Heaven now has a beautiful new angel !
In my heart forever. More than a good friend.
Love always,
Jamie
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