Maybelle Cowles Dukes Obituary
The memory of Maybelle Cowles Dukes (Gulfport, Mississippi), born in Manchester, Connecticut, who passed away on May 25, 2026 at the age of 98, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mabel Tedford Cowles and Colonel Walter George Cowles; her husband William Francis Dukes; her daughter Laurie Ann Dukes Symmes; and her sister Dolores Cowles Harper.
She is survived by: her children, Rena Dukes and Walter Dukes; her daughter-in-law Elaine Dukes; and her great grandchildren, Will Symmes (Katy), Cowles Symmes (Mary Beth), Lee Wilburn, Laurie Dowell (Jim), Jessica Gazzo (Jason), Bill Dukes, Hannah Symmes, Mallory Symmes, Ford Symmes, Yates Symmes, Mary Frances Symmes, Carolyn Dukes, Emma Dukes, Lillyan Dukes, Coleman Gazzo, William Gazzo, Emmons Gazzo and Ellie Dowell.
Memorials may be sent to The Foundation at USM, Box 5210, Hattiesburg, MS 39406.
