Nellie Dukes DuBose
Nellie Dukes DuBose, 93, of Lakeland, died Jan. 10, 2017.
Born and raised in Opp, Alabama, she moved to Lakeland in 1946. She was a member of Griffin Baptist Church for 50 years and retired as a postal carrier in Lakeland with 22 years of service.
She is survived by her sons, Clarence and James; daughters, Sara and Mary Lois Dorman (Gene); brother, Foster Dukes; 20 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 34 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman C. and Sara Vada Dukes; beloved husband, Charlie Paul DuBose, of Lakeland; son, Billy Leon; sister, Odie Mae Ray; and brothers, Lushion, Otis, Austin, Roland and Olin Dukes.
A funeral service was held Jan. 17, at Griffin Baptist Church. Burial followed at Dover First Baptist Church Cemetery.
Donations may be made in her memory to Griffin Baptist Church, 3225 Kathleen Road, Lakeland, Florida 33810.
Online condolences may be made at LanierFuneralHome.net.
