Betty Dukes

Betty Dukes, 72, of Morganton, NC died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 following of period of declining health. Born in Sullivan County, TN on April 24, 1940, she was the daughter of the late James Waddell and Daisy Schaffer Waddell. Betty was a faithful member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church where she was a member of the Ladies 60 & Up Sunday School Class. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and cooking for her family.A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Betty is survived by her husband, Alvin Dukes of the home; a son, Jeffrey Dukes of the home; a daughter, Tammy Beaver and her husband, John, of Morganton; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Bill Waddell of Bristol, TN; and a sister, Lucille Moore of Bristol.In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by a daughter, Clara Port.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Dewey Thomas officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1159, Morganton, NC 28680. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.