Patsy Ducker Obituary
Patsy Burress Ducker, age 88 of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 due to complications of Alzheimer's. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge where she had been active in many church activities. Patsy was preceded in death by her husbands, Kolner Burress and H.L. Ducker. And son Mark Burress and was survived by her son, Ed (Cathy) Burress; daughter, Betty (Mike) Hale and granddaughter, Ashley Burress and many other grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A private graveside service and burial will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm at Highland Memorial Cemetery on Sutherland Ave. Knox ville, TN, with Rev. Marvin Carter officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial gifts be made to your favorite charity.
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