Betty Dukes

Mrs. Betty Dukes, 80, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at her residence.

She was born on August 27, 1945, to the late Ruth Lee Lanigan and Denver Arnold Dukes in Statesboro, GA. She was raised in Bulloch County and attended Statesboro High School. After high school she worked in carpet manufacturing. However, she found her true passion, being a nurse assistant. She worked as a certified nursing assistant for 20 years until her retirement. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed fishing and shopping. In her younger years she was an avid crafter.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Denver and Ruth Dukes, siblings, Dewayne Dukes, Judy Kennedy, Janie Wade, and Richard Dukes; and her son in law, Phil McIntosh.

She is survived by her husband, David Bragg, of Augusta, GA, daughters, Julie Kemp (Alex) of Sylvania, GA, Donna Mclntosh of Illinois, sister-in-law, Beth Dukes of Thomaston, GA, grandchildren, Jaimie, Justin, Susan, Abel, Jeremie and Jessica. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Thompson Strickland Waters, Joiner Anderson Chapel with Rev. Bill Kent officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Baptist Church, 126 Mock Street, Sylvania, GA 30467