Jo Nell Duke, 85, was born May 15, 1937, in Milam County, Texas to John and Louise Hazlewood. She died June 13, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Jo Nell moved to Houston with her parents at the age of 3 where they began attending Berean Baptist Church. She was a faithful member of Berean for 73 years. During that time, she served in various capacities, including many years as a children’s Sunday School teacher. After retirement she loved to travel with family and friends. She also worked for many years with Project Linus, making quilts and afghans to donate to local children’s hospitals.
Jo Nell is survived by her three children, Deborah Duke, Donna Duke, and David Duke; sister-in-law Margaret Hazlewood; nieces Gina Hazlewood Brockwell and Gretchen Hazlewood; as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jo Nell was married for 40 years to Norman Duke, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Louise Hazlewood, and her brother Gene Hazlewood.
A visitation for Jo Nell will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060. A funeral service will occur Friday, June 17, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060. A graveside service will occur Friday, June 17, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, 13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.earthmanresthavenfuneralhome.com for the Duke family.
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