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Julia Duke Obituary

Julia Ann Duke

68, Indianapolis - passed away on Wednesday February 13, 2013. Daughter of Minnie Scott Thomason and Albert Scott, she was born May 27, 1944. Her husband, mother and father preceded her in death. Julia attended Indianapolis Public Schools and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in 1962. Julia later earned a degree in writing from NYU School of writing.

She leaves to cherish her memory, an only child Luther M Duke, a brother Albert Scott, a sister Winona Davis, nieces, Paula Scott and Sheila (Derrick) Glass, nephews, Jason Scott, Marcus (Demetria) Scott and Quincy Scott, grand nieces, Kearia Harris, Keania Harris, Courtney Tinnin and Daisa Glass, grand nephews, Marcus Scott Jr., Derrick Glass Jr., Demetrius Scott, Taz Scott, Elliott Scott, Demarks Scott and 2 great grandnieces and 2 great grand nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 21st at 11:00 a.m. in the Northside New Era Baptist Church, with the wake from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Crown Hill Funeral Home.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Feb. 19, 2013.
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I'm sorry I was unable to attend the services but I would like to send my heart felt sympathy to the family. May God Comfort and Bless the Family Always. Sheila(Latham)Wells and Family, Indianapolis, Indiana.

March 10, 2013

Im sorry we couldn't attend services today however it was a honor for our team to provide care for Mrs. Duke. She was a awesome lady with great stories. Take comfort Luther that you have a guardian angel watching over you.

Sincerly,
Jamie, Carey, Tracy and Alan

Jamie Rogers

February 21, 2013

With my deepest sympathy to you Nonie and your family may God bless you and take you through it trying time ,

Patrice Brown

February 21, 2013

With my deepest sympathy.May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Mini Leftridge-Powell

February 21, 2013

Carole d bond - smith , new york city

February 20, 2013

Please accept our condolences in this time of distress. God however, gives us a wonderful promise that we as well as our loved ones will benefit in the near future.

February 19, 2013

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