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Funeral service for Betty Sue Duke, 72, of Timpson, Texas will be held at  2PM on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Levi Cohorst and Bro. Justin Coburn officiating.  Interment will follow at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.  Visitation will be on Saturday October, 20, 2018 from 5PM – 7PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas.  Mrs. Duke passed away on October 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas.  Born, December 10, 1945, in Center, Texas to the late Arbie Alec and Zelma Viola (Wilkinson) Flournoy.

Betty grew up in a very large family. One of ten children, she and her family moved a lot during her childhood before settling in Timpson where she graduated from Timpson High School Class of 1964. She met George when they were both young and knew that he was a God send for her life. The two were married on June 27, 1970 and have remained faithful to the vows they promised, “For better or worse, in sickness and in health.” The journey together over the years was not always easy, but with God at the forefront, the two were able to face every joy, every challenge and every day with strength and courage. Betty never met a stranger. Her sense of humor always kept people laughing and was a warm welcome to anyone who knew her. Her favorite hobby was reading. She always looked forward to new books making their way into the library because she had pretty much read all of the other books. More than anything, Betty treasured each and every second spent with her grandchildren. They were the lights of her life and brought so much joy to her. She was a member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church. 

Betty had a long and strenuous battle with cancer. Although many days were difficult, she and her family drew closer to God for His strength, guidance and understanding until the moment He called her home. Her life has been a true example of Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” 

Betty is survived by:
Her husband: George Duke

Son: Jacob Duke

Daughter: Donna Duke Jolley and husband Joseph

Brothers: 
Guy Flournoy and wife Joyce
Pete Flournoy and wife Carolyn

Sisters: 
Katie Purdy 
Weeda Lowry
Sarah Lewis and husband John
Rachel Brannon and husband Ronnie

Grandchildren: 
Sara Duke
Seth Duke
Jaxton Jolley
Shyloh Jolley

A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arbie Alec and Zelma Viola (Wilkinson) Flournoy; brothers, Dalton Flournoy, Clifford Flournoy, Paul Flournoy.

Special thanks to Rachel and Ronnie Brannon for opening their home to the Duke family during Betty’s stay in the hospital in Longview, and spending much time with her during her stay.  

In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to Taylor Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net. 

Taylor Funeral Hom