Beuliah Lois Duke, 95, passed away on April 30, 2025. She lived in Las Cruces, NM previous to living in the New Mexico State Veteran’s Home in T. or C., NM for the last 8 years. She was born February 13, 1930, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Sam and Elsie Wallace.
Beuliah was a loving wife to her husband, Forrest Burton Duke, they were married 53 years. She had 9 children- Mary Bell (Dwight), Mike McDonald, Donna Luna, Nova Candice Jackson (Steve); and 5 stepchildren- Patricia Mata (Carlos), Timothy Wilson, Elizabeth Salazar, Forrest Edward Wilson and David Burton Wilson; as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
The Lord knew Beuliah was tired and ready to be reunited with her husband, Forrest Burton Duke, as well as her mother, father and siblings. Love you mom, you will be missed so much.
Cremation has taken place, and inurnment will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Las Cruces, NM at a later date.
Condolences to the family. RIP Lois. I use to work with Lois & her daughter @ Truckstops of America in Las Cruces.
Aunt Lois, I remember your smile & how happy Grandma (Faye) & Grandpa (Wilbur) were when you visited. Our condolences to Tim and the other children. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️🙏
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