MANNING – Lettie Duke Johnson, 89, widow of John Kimbrough Johnson, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, in Lake Marion Nursing Facility.
Born December 4, 1920, in New Zion, she was the daughter of the late Davis Pressley and Teresa Evans Duke. She was retired from Tomlinson Food Store, and a member of Manning First Baptist Church.
Surviving are a brother, Scott Laverne “Pete” Duke and wife Dean of Manning; a sister-in-law, Blanche Duke of Manning; brother-in-law, Clyde A. Wilkes Jr. of Manning; and a number of loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Cleborn Earold Duke Sr. and David William Duke Sr.; and a sister, Jannie Lee Wilkes.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2010, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with the Rev. Jerry Cottone officiating. Burial was in Manning Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clyde Alexander Wilkes III, Cleborn Earold Duke Jr., David Joseph Duke, Davis William Duke Jr., Scott Laverne Duke Jr., and Cecil Bozard Eaddy Jr.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 49 W. Boyce Street, Manning, SC 29102, or to a charity of one’s choice.
CONDOLENCES
Dear Mr.Clyde, Butch, and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Ms. Lettie's passing, She certainly was a wonderful Christian woman who will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God give you the peace, comfort and strength you need as only He can. We love you.
