NAHUNTA — Mrs. Christine Martin Dukes, 96, died Friday, June 13, 2025 at Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta.

Mrs. Dukes was born August 19, 1928 in Waycross to the late Roosevelt and Gertrude Martin. She retired as a dental hyg ienist with Dr. B.C. Dorminey.

Mrs. Dukes was a member of the River of Life Church of God where she served as a Sunday School teacher. She was devoted to her faith and family, and serving the Lord.

Mrs. Dukes also enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, reading and spending time with the residents and staff of Bayview Nursing Home.

In addition to her father, Mrs. Dukes was preceded in death by her husband, John W.M. Dukes; her son, John Wayne Dukes; and brother, Roosevelt “Junior” Martin.

Survivors include two sons, Gerald Dukes (Carol) of Demorest, Ga., and Roger Dukes (Cheryl) of Fernandina, Fla.; grandchildren, Christi Dukes of Simpsonville, S.C., Tyler Dukes (Katie) of Raleigh, N.C., and John Dukes; great grandson, Ethan Williamson; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held Monday, June 16, 2025 at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by posting to her tribute wall at www.musicfuneralhome. com.

Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.