Aletha Duke Obituary
Aletha Ann (Troub) Duke was born November 9, 1940, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, to John and Gladys (McMichael) Troub. She grew up on the family's beloved home place south of Carnegie and passed away on August 18, 2025, in Carnegie.
Aletha graduated from Carnegie High School in 1958. She attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University for one semester and later Oklahoma Baptist University in 1958 and 1959, where she majored in Music/Band. On February 23, 1964, she married Harold Duke. Aletha first worked alongside her mother in the family's clothing store before joining Harold in their work at the Parks.
Survivors include:
Brother: Bill Troub
Stepdaughter: Gala Duke
Step grandsons: Corey & Cody Duke
Nieces & Nephews: Ray Troub, Stacy Troub, Teri Stubbs, Cindy Ledford, Sherri Laster, Billie Fobes, Wendy Mountain, James Troub, Fred Troub, Sean Troub, Andrew Troub.
A host of other family & friends
Preceded in death by her husband, Harold Duke, Parents: John & Gladys Troub, Brothers: Donald Troub, Max Troub, Leon Troub, Step Daughters Vikki & Toni Duke
Memorial: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, OK
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, OK
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
20 W Main St., Carnegie, OK 73015
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