Donna Dukes' Obituary
Donna Rae Dukes, 68, of Henderson, Texas, passed away on May 7, 2025. Donna was a deeply loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
A memorial will be held on May 30, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Henderson Texas. Flowers can be sent to Calvary Baptist Church on May 30, 2025
Donna was born in Danville, Virginia on August 14, 1956. As a child Donna lived abroad in Japan and Germany, where she graduated high school. Following that she resided in Texas and had a long career with Kroger, where she made friends that became family. After she retired, she enjoyed crafting and flowers, along with spending time with family.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mildred C. Watson. She is survived by her son James Washburn and wife Nini; her son Justin Washburn; and daughter Kimberly Branham and husband JD. She was a proud grandmother to Charity Corley and husband Taylor; Colton Branham and wife Trisha; Kyler Branham and fiancé Madeline; Klayton Branham; Landen, Easton, and Olivia Washburn. Great-grandchildren Genesis & Carter Branham, and one special great-granddaughter, Whitley Corley.
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