Valesca Jody Duke
January 15, 1976 ~ January 29, 2016
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
VALESCA JODY DUKE WAS BORN IN SPRINGFIELD, JAMAICA ON JANUARY 15, 1976 AND PASSED ON JANUARY 29, 2016 IN MARIETTA, GEORGIA. JODY WAS A GRADUATE OF CLEWISTON (FL) HIGH SCHOOL AND FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY.
SHE WAS A WONDERFUL WIFE, MOTHER, DAUGHTER, SISTER, AUNT, GODMOTHER, AND FRIEND. JODY IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND ERIC D. DUKE; DAUGHTER MYA GABRIELLE DUKE; AND SON XAVIER ZION DUKE. SHE IS ALSO SURVIVED BY HER FATHER MOYNE PERKINS; MOTHER MERLYN PERKINS; SISTER PATRICIA CHELSEA PERKINS-THOMPSON; BROTHER FLOYD PERKINS; BROTHER LOTHARRIO (LANDO) PERKINS; AS WELL AS SEVERAL NEPHEWS, NIECES, AND GODCHILDREN. JODY WILL BE FOREVER MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN.
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‘Duke and family. I join the many friends and family in expressing our support and prayers to you following the passing on of Valesca. I am so sorry. May the Almighty God grant you and family peace and strength to bear the loss. We can only accept it and say it is well…. Peace! Mary mwiandi from Kenya.’
‘Hey my friend my brother I want you to know I love you I’m praying for you in spite of God is still good so just keep holding on I love you everyday your homeboy Dante Baker’
‘Dear Eric, Mya, Xavier, and Family,
We are terribly sorry to learn of Jody’s passing. We hold you in our hearts now and always.’
‘Eric, Mya, Xavier and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Jody was beautiful inside and out. She will never be forgotten and will always remain in our hearts. Our thoughts are with you.’
‘To Eric, Mya, Xavier and extended family – Jody was one of a kind. She was loving, inspirational, gorgeous, open minded, one heck of a good cook, a fantastic hostess, inclusive to all, extremely generous, and very honest. I’m so lucky I met her when our kids were young and we formed such a wonderful friendship. She touched my heart deeply and I’m so proud to call her one of my best friends. My life wouldn’t have been the same without her. Her memory will live on through Eric, Mya and Xavier. I look forward to sharing happy memories with you all this weekend. The Jody I know would be looking down and expect to see smiles and laughter in her honor. She will never be forgotten. Big hugs to you all. – Pshedesky Family, Family Friends, Tampa, FL Feb 04, 2016’
‘Eric,
I am deeply sorry for your lost. Asha and I were very fond of Jody. I know your family is suffering right now. Be strong and remember that God will not leave you nor forsake you. Love you boy!!
Sylvester’
‘My prayers and sympathy for the grieving family.’
‘Dear Eric, Mya and Xavier and Family: My heart is so sad to hear of Jody’s passing. She was instrumental in getting me a position in the College of Education working for her. We grew close over the last five years. She was not only my supervisor but became a good friend. She would cook and bring me lunch for she knew how I loved to eat. She welcomed me into her home for all the kids’ birthday parties. Wonderful memories that I will forever cherish. May God Bless her as she rest now in peace and will no longer suffer on this side of Heaven. She was a wonderful wife and mother and friend to all who knew her.’
‘My prayers are to all of the family for your loss.
I met Jody about seven years ago at USF in the College of Education. Yes, I will remember her passing my office calling out Morning Mrs. Mary and times talking about the family. No more suffering, and maybe later it will be easier to understand that Jody was loved by all and we know that God knew what was best.
Eric, Mya and Xavier she will always be your angel.
Mary Smith, Tampa, Fl 2/21/16’