Ann Duke

Ann Duke
August 18, 1940 - January 12, 2015
Murrells Inlet
Ann Duke, a long-time resident of the Murrells Inlet area, died Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Born in 1940 in Columbia, SC, Ann graduated from Dreher High School and attended the University of South Carolina. Although she worked as an administrative assistant and other positions, her primary role was homemaker, devoted mother and wife.
Ann loved traveling and socializing and was known as an excellent hostess. She was an accomplished cook as well. Ann was a classic Southern Lady, refined though down-to-earth, soft-spoken but strong.
Mrs. Duke, known to most as "Miss Ann", is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Chester A. Duke, Sr.; three sons, Chester Jr., Scott and Robert and three grandchildren, Wesley, Chester III and Erin. She grieved the loss of a fourth son, Thomas Wesley, in 1980. Ann is also survived by her sister, Glenn and predeceased by her sister, Thomasine.
She was a member of the Belin United Methodist Church and several ladies' groups including The Murrells Inlet Mermaids and The Marsh Hens.
A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Belin United Methodist Church, 4182 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Belin United Methodist Church, or to the charity organization of one's choice.
An online guestbook is available at msfh.net.