Patricia Marie Dukes

Patricia Marie Dukes, age 81, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 1, 1944, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Dewey Hobson Booth, Sr. and Ruth Marie Terrell Booth. She had a deep love for cooking and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of her happiest times were spent in the kitchen alongside her husband, sharing meals and memories, and watching him fish peacefully in their pond. She found joy in the outdoors, especially when camping, where laughter and stories came easily.
She loved to share tales from her childhood—stories full of mischief, warmth, and life. Kind and loving to all who knew her, she had a spirit that was both gentle and playfully mischievous. For 54 years, she was a devoted and faithful member of Victory Baptist Church in Valdosta, GA, where her presence touched many hearts.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings: Larry Booth, Roxie Booth, Bobby Booth, Ann Hudson, Sonny Booth and Diane McCall.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Lee Dukes of Lake Park, Georgia; children: Becky Latham of Lake Park, Georgia, Roxie Atkison (Jeff), of Lake Park, Georgia; Christine Hill (Darwin) of Douglasville, Georgia; Andy Dukes (Marie) of Lake Park, Georgia; Allen Terrell (Kristie) of Nashville, Georgia; grandchildren: Jeffery Atkison (Missie), Ruthie Burkhart (Christopher), L.A. Atkison (Tori), Laura Hill, Darwin Hill, Jr., John Hill (Samantha), Jake Iaboboni (Jess), Brandon Dukes (Selena), Robert Latham (Chelsy), Dixie O’Kelley (Dylan), Ivy Robson (Jon), Hank Terrell, Heath Atkison, Alexandria Terrell, J.C. Brogdon and Micayla Graham; great grandchildren: Mason, Chase, Aria, Zoey, Eli, Lew, McGarrett, Mavrick, Aidyn, Clover, Daisy Grace, Isaiah, Rose, Juliette, Griffin, Gearis and Lily; several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta with burial to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Statenville, Echols, Georgia. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The family of Patricia Marie Dukes is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.