On August 31 ^st 2022, surrounded by her family, Linda Ann Dukes of Springfield Colorado left her earthly body behind and made her final journey home to be with her heavenly father.  She lived her life as a dutiful wife and dedicated mother who loved, protected and at times fought for her children.  She was an active member of the Church of Christ throughout her life and a dedicated servant of God.  If any of her family was sick or suffering, she could always be found by their side, tending their needs and comforting them.  After raising her children, she returned to school and received a master's degree from Regis University.  While serving as a farm loan officer she traveled all over Colorado and made many trips to serve in Washington D.C. where she arranged funding for the American Farmers.

Linda Ann Perry was born on March 27 ^th 1947 to Tressie Lucille Perry and Wheeler Clyde Perry of Lake Providence, Louisiana.  She graduated from Lake Providence High School in 1965, married in 1966 and became a mother on May 13 ^th 1967.

She met the love of her life, Johnny Dukes, at a skating rink that sat over the namesake lake in Lake Providence.  Even before their first meeting she was jealous of the girls around him and soon they became inseparable.  They married on October 8 ^th 1966 but they were soulmates long before that.  Through sickness and health, for the next 56 years, for the rest of her life, they would remain husband and wife.

On May 13 ^th , 1967 she gave birth to her oldest son Chris followed three years later by Carroll who was born on February 10 ^th , 1970.  Lena followed on June 13 ^th 1976 and her youngest, Neil, on May 4 ^th , 1979

When her husband Johnny chose to leave farming and become a Church of Christ minister she followed him to West Monroe, LA where he attended school, then to San Angelo, TX for his internship.  She graduated her oldest son here and shortly after sent her youngest to first grade when she followed Johnny once again to Springfield Colorado to begin work at his new church.

Linda enjoyed attending her children's activities and sporting events and served as a cub scout master for her oldest child.  She enjoyed cake decorating and made a small business of making wedding an event cakes.  Her children's birthday cakes were always one of a kind and her Christmas cakes were almost legendary.  Later in life she discovered that she had an artistic talent.  She took pride in her paintings and created wonderful works of art not only on canvas but on old farm disks and saws as well.  She enjoyed sewing and quilting and before her illness planned to make a business of it.

She is preceded in death by her mother Tressie Lucille Scott Perry, Father, Wheeler Clyde Perry, father-in-law Troyce Benton Dukes, mother-in-law Minnie Lee Dukes, William Moore and nephews Brian Dunn and Michael Perry.

She is survived by her husband, Johnny Carroll Dukes, Sons Chris Benton Dukes and John Neil Dukes, daughters Carroll Ann Dukes and Lena Suzanne Dukes, Brother Richard Perry, sister Betty Dunn, sister in law Joann Perry, nephew Keith Dunn, and nieces Michelle Perry and Judy Perry, daughter in law Edwina Dukes as well as Chambry Stewart, Carl Cooper and Amber Dukes.

She is also survived by grandchildren Tressa Lynn Moore, Beau Allyn Dukes, Brinlyn Mackinsey Dukes, Troyce Colby Dukes, Cash Levi Cooper-Dukes, Braylee Madison Dukes, Axton Lee Dukes, Saylor Lynn Dukes and great grandson Zayden LeeRoy Moore.

At a graveside ceremony attended by her immediate family Linda was buried at her final resting place in the Springfield cemetery.  Those in attendance served as pallbearers.  Ernie Felzine gave a eulogy as the family mourned and celebrated her ascension to heaven.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Church on Sep 11 ^th at 2 pm for family and friends.  No contributions or flowers are necessary, we only ask for prayers.

Special thanks to Southeast Colorado LTC unit of Springfield Colorado for making her final days respectful and calm.  Thanks go out to Sherri and Glenice as well as the nurses and CNA's who were all there to comfort and help.