Sara Fran Duke

Sara (Fran) Duke passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 in Wylie Texas.  Fran was born September 13,1940 in Charleston South Carolina to Benjamin Franklin Deas and Lucille Jordan Deas. She was also preceded in death by her husband Larry Joe Duke, sisters Louise Jennings, Bennie Wilkes, and her brother Benjamin Franklin Deas jr.  Fran retired from Texas Instruments working in the accounting department.  She loved spending time with friends, family, and seeing her grandkids.  Those left to cherish her memory are sister Diane Watson (Joe) of Britton’s Neck, SC, sons Joe Duke & wife Cristi, Mark Duke & wife Angela, seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.  A graveside service will be held Saturday March 2, 2024 at 10:30 am at Lakeview Cemetery in Lavon Texas with Pastor Jake Vicknair officiating.