Judith Ann Duke

November 14, 1939 - December 26, 2017

Judith Ann Duke, 78, of Benton Harbor, died on Dec. 26, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center with her loving family present. A Celebration of life will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 30 at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, 1053 E. Napier, Benton Township. Friends are invited to meet with the family starting at 10:00 AM until the Celebration begins. Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be at a private ceremony. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Judes Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 Please leave memories, messages, or photos at www.florin.net. Judith was born on Nov 14, 1939 in Benton Harbor, MI., to Nelson and Ann (Rein) Schaus and lived here all her life. She loved cooking for her 8 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Judith worked as a waitress all her life and spent much time working at Holly’s Landing. Additionally, she loved country music, watching westerns and soap operas on television and talking on the phone. Of all the things Judith enjoyed, she cherished time spent with her family and friends. Her family includes her son Jerry (Judy) Edwards of Benton Harbor, her daughters, Lisa Clark of Benton Harbor and Teresa (Garry) Ash of Coldwater. Judith was preceded by her parents, son, Rex Edwards, daughter Judith Edwards, sister Linda Rush and grandson Jonathan Edwards and all of her siblings.