JO MINTON DUKES

DUKES, JO MINTON - age 76, of Maryville, formerly of Halls, died peacefully at home after a courageous battle against a very wicked form of a body ravaging cancer, at 2:15 a.m., April 22 and is now in the arms of Jesus. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville for over 45 years serving in the choir and the nursery as well. Many of her friends came to know her as Jo-Su after owning the Jo-Su Dress Shoppe for several years. In her fight against the disease, she worked until December 2012 with Coach Leather, where she was employed for the last 15 years and enjoyed the many friendships she had made among the staff and management. She also wanted us the thank the staff of TN Cancer Clinic, including Dr. Brig, Heather, Debbie, and all the many employees there. They were very good at what they do, on time, gracious, and were very kind to her and her entire family. She was preceded in death by parents, Beryl and Paul Minton; and sister, Doris. Survivors include husband of 54 years, John Dukes; daughters, Anita Craig of Chattanooga and Lori Johnson of Sweetwater; son, Spencer Dukes of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jason and Hillary Cooper; three great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Iris and Jack Ingram; as well as several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Funeral service will be 8:15 p.m. Wednesday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, Rev. John Holland and niece Susan Pilkay officiating. Friends and family will meet, 10:45 a.m., Thursday, Ft. Sumter Cemetery for interment at 11:00 a.m. Family will receive friends Wednesday 6:00 - 8:15 p.m. Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. www.mynattfh.com