Linda Marie Duke

November 26, 1948 - September 18, 2020

Linda Marie Duke, age 71 of West Frankfort and formerly of Carterville, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 in Herrin Hospital. She was born on November 26, 1948 to Charles and Ruby (Winchester) Davis in Halidayboro. In 1965, she married Dennis Duke. He preceded her on January 15, 1988. Linda had worked as a nurse’s aide and worked very hard and took pride in helping others. She had a passion for animals and had many rescue pets. She loved all types of music. She loved gardening. She had integrity and an ethical mindset. She made everyone around her feel important, valued and loved. Linda is survived by her daughter, Lona (Ron) Smith of West Frankfort; grandchildren, Paul Duke Barrette of Marion; Jaclyn Barrette of TN; Nicole Barrette and her fiancé, Caleb Belcher of Decatur; Shane Smith and Cole Smith, great-grandchildren, Kohen Cook and Kollin Cook all of West Frankfort; her father, Charles Davis of Carterville; a brother, Monte (Mary) Davis of Ziegler; other relatives and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her mother and her husband. Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be private in Pleasant Grove Memorial Park. Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.