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Faye Blair Duke, 78 of Pearl, MS passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025 at her home in Pearl, MS. She was born Friday, August 23, 1946 in Simpson County, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 06, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Mt. Olive, MS. Bro. Trent Sullivan will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Faye Blair Duke, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother, who entered into eternal rest on August 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Faye was the heart of our family-a woman of grace, strength, and quiet faith. She was the beloved wife of Don Duke, with whom she shared a life built on love, laughter, and steadfast devotion. She was a loving mother to Jimbo Nowell (Linda) and the late Danny Nowell, raising her sons with compassion, resilience, and deep-rooted values. Faye’s life centered around family, and she made every holiday, every meal, and every moment something special.
Her role as “Mammaw” was one she treasured most. She was a proud grandmother to Taylor Nowell (Lauralee) and Jordan Blair Nowell. She adored Taylor and Lauralee’s Children- her precious great-grandchildren Lola, Warner, and Sylvia- who brought light and joy to her days. Watching her family grow was one of her life’s greatest blessings.
She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Nowell; father, Hollis Blair; mother, Pauline Fortenberry Blair; brother, Will Blair.
Survivors include her husband of thirty-four years, Donald Duke; son, Jimbo Nowell (Linda); grandchildren, Taylor Nowell (Lauralee), Jordan Nowell, Justin Nowell and Dustin Nowell; great grandchildren, Lola Nowell, Warner Nowell and Sylvia Nowell; and a host of nieces and nephews and other family members.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com
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