| 1. | Sarah Jane DUKE was born 24 May 1924, Camden, AL; died 04 Jun 2015, Hopewell, VA. Other Events:
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CENSUS RECORDS
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah Duke
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1925
Birthplace: Alabama
Race: White
Home in 1930: Possum Bend, Wilcox, Alabama
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: W C Duke
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Mae W Duke
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah Jame Duke
Age: 15
Estimated birth year: abt 1925
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Possum Bend, Wilcox, Alabama
Street: Monroeville Road
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Warren C Duke 60
Mae Duke 48
Alexander Duke 25
Blanche Duke 23
Kirk R Duke 19
Olanles A Duke 18 [Charles]
James Duke 17
Sarah Jame Duke 15
OBITUARY
The Daily News, Genessee Co. NY; 9 June 2015
Jane Duke-Hurlburt of North Avenue, Hopewell, Va. died Thursday (June 4, 2015) at her residence at the age of 91.
She was born May 24, 1924, in Camden, Ala., a daughter to the late Dr. Warren C. Duke and Mae Elizabeth (Williams) Duke.
She is survived by her one true love and husband, Russell who she married Aug. 15, 1946, and again on July 7, 2012; her six children, Beth, Marti, David (Kari), Kirk, Nancy (Vic), Justine (Richard); three grandchildren, Sean, Kassi and Julia, Sarah; a great-grandson: Brayden; her brother, James and his wife Claire; her sister-in-law, Marian; also survived by six nieces, eight nephews, and a multitude of loving friends in Alabama, New York, Virginia, across the country and around the world.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Blanche Gates and husband John; five brothers, Dashwood, Warren, William Alexander, Kirk, Charles and their wives; also preceded by two brothers who died in infancy; her father and mother-in-law, Frank and Margaret Hurlburt; a brother-in-law, Frank Oliver and a sister-in-law, Hildy Kavanaugh and husband Raymond.
Jane was a member of Camden United Methodist Church, Camden, Alabama and an affiliate member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Richmond, Virginia.
In 2012, she was presented a life membership in the United Methodist Women by Ginter Park United Methodist Church, Richmond, Va. She was active in numerous service and fraternal organizations throughout her life. She was a charter member of the Eagle Memorial Post of the American Legion Auxiliary in Bliss, serving as President at the local and county levels.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of the State of New York for over 50 years and held many chapter offices including Worthy Matron of chapters in Bergen and Castile. In 1973, Jane served as the District Deputy Grand Matron of the Genesee-Wyoming District. Over the last few years, she was a member of Stebbins Chapter in Pike. Jane was an amazing seamstress, crocheter, and knitter. She was best known for her hand-knitted Christmas stockings. She knitted hundreds of them over the past three decades for family, friends, and as church fundraisers. She was an admissions clerk for Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw and the secretary for Camden United Methodist Church.
Calling hours will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, June 12 at the Bliss Baptist Church, Main St., Bliss. A Memorial Service will follow at 3 p.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Richard Reed officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crater Community Hospice, 3916 South Crater Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805. Online condolences may be offered at www.wsdavisfuneralhome.com.
Sarah married Russell L. HURLBURT Aug. 15, 1946 and July 7, 2012; divorced Yes. Russell (son of Frank Ornan HURLBURT and Margaret Williams) was born ca 1924, Bliss, Wyoming Co. NY. [Group Sheet]
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