Mary Althea Christmas Dukes was born July 22, 1937 in Lake City, SC. to the late James Madison Christmas and Viola Christmas Miles. In her childhood, she and her family moved to Charleston, SC. where she attended Chicora High School. Mary later married the late Broward Dukes of Bonifay, FL. She was known to many affectionately as “Tootsie”.
Mary was a resident on Morse Avenue, Johns Island for fifty-five years where she touched many neighbors and friends. She worked and retired after 20 years from Cummins Engine Company where she was an assembler, machinist and quality control inspector. She later worked at both Home Depot and Lowes as a cashier in the garden section and front cashier.
Mary loved her family and friends and always had a loving heart. Mary enjoyed many pets over the years and had an amazing Koi goldfish pond in her backyard. She loved gardening, but, most of all she loved giving to others. She truly was Mary Christmas to all blessed to know her.
Later in 2019, she moved to North Charleston to be near her son and family. Mary is survived by her son James Broward Dukes (Brad) and his wife Nga Ha of North Charleston and two grandchildren, Stephanie LeeAnn Dukes of Hanahan and James B. Dukes Jr of North Charleston. Mary is also survived by her two sisters, Darlene C. Bennett and Peggy C. Holmes and her brother Michael Christmas all of Moncks Corner. She also is survived by her loving Chihuahua, Sugar Dukes.
There will be a visitation on Friday May 15, 5 pm to 7 pm following the covid19 guidelines. The life well celebrated graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 11:30 am at the Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave. North Charleston.
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