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Juanita Dukes Thompson

Mable W. Rodgers

04/26/1943 – 08/15/2020

Kingstree

 

Funeral Services

    Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Thompson will be 4 PM Monday, August 17, 2020, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials

Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.  

Juanita Elizabeth “Maga” Dukes Thompson, 77, wife of Franklin Thompson, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.

     Juanita was born April 26, 1943, in Greeleyville, SC, a daughter of the late Weekus Stokes Dukes and Mary Alice Timmons Dukes. She was a graduate of Greeleyville High School and worked at Baxter’s Travenol Laboratories. Juanita was known for her famous cake squares, she enjoyed baking cakes for everyone in the community. She was an avid Carolina Gamecock fan and loved planting flowers. Juanita was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, and was in charge of Sunday School attendance.

     Survivors are: her husband, Franklin Thompson, of Kingstree; a daughter, Sandy Fowler, of Simpsonville; a son, Greg (Kim) Thompson, of Lake City; four beloved grandchildren, Matthew Fowler, Jordan Fowler, Elizabeth Thompson, and Leann Thompson; a brother, Grady Dukes, of Little Mountain; and a sister, Mary Ellen Oliver, of Greeleyville. In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in death by a grandson, Quentin Thompson; and five siblings, Wheeler Dukes, James Dukes, Marbeth Cain, Carey Dukes, and Azalee Brown.

     Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Thompson will be 4 PM Monday, August 17, 2020, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3905 Big Woods Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.  

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11 Condolences

  1. Elaine Huggins

    Sorry to hear of your loss. May bless you and be with you at this time.

  2. Rose Huggins

    So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless and be with you at this time and ii the day to come.

  3. Tom and Nancy Pace

    Maga was a generous and wonderful lady. She will be missed in many ways.

  4. Pat Lowder

    So sorry for the loss of this dear lady. She meant a lot to many in all kind of ways. She was special and may she now RIP. Prayers for the entire family.

  5. Melissa Gibbons Langmo

    Mr. Frankie, Sandy & Greg,
    So sad to hear about Mrs Juanita. She was a very special lady. I remember our trips to the beach and coming over to play. I loved all of her cooking and still got all my cakes from her. She will be missed. Sending prayers to you all.

  6. Tommy Sullivan

    So sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayer for the family.

  7. Tammi Bunch

    Aunt Juanita will surely be missed so much. I remember our fun conversations and giggles we shared, her wonderful cooking, and her love for the Gamecocks. She was so special. I pray for Uncle Franklin, Sandy, Greg and her entire family and friends. God gained a special angel.

  8. Chris, Becky and Grayson Toney

    Sorry for your loss. I know she will be greatly missed by all. Prayers to all.

  9. Janis Kilgore

    May God bless each of you in this time of great sorrow- Amen

  10. Joyce Carter Wise

    So sorry to hear of your loss. I have wonderful memories of Juanita from when I used to hang out with her nieces in high school and when we were in church together. She was always so full of life. My condolences to you all.

  11. Cookie Avent

    So sorry to hear of Juanita’s passing. Sincere condolences to Frankie and the family.

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