Ruth White Duke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth White Duke (Norfolk, Virginia), born in Hampton, Virginia, who passed away on November 7, 2022, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George White and Lucille White. She is survived by: her husband Everette L. Duke; her sons, Everette L. Duke, Jr. (Sharon) and Cecil Duke (Wendy); her sisters, Evelyn W. Brissette and Dr. Sylvia W. Keene; and her brother-in-law Dr. Floyd Keene. She is also survived by six nieces, five nephews, a goddaughter, and a host of other relatives and friends.
It was Ruth's wish that any gifts or donations be sent to: Dr. Everette L. and Ruth W. Duke Endowment Fund, Office of Institutional Advancement, c/o Jacqueline Smith, Box 9027, Storum Hall, 1 Hayden Drive, Virginia State University, VA 23806. If donating via check, make payable to VSU Foundation c/o Dr. Everette L. Duke & Ruth W. Duke Endowed Scholarship Fund.
