DeJonshe Duke Obituary (1998 - 2024)

De'Jonshe "Shay" Alysha Duke passed away on May 2, 2024, in Centralia, Illinois, at the age of 25. She was born on November 21, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri. Shay was a joyful soul who cherished spending time with her family and being a loving dog mom to her dogs Athena Rae and Lyra Mae. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Shay is survived by Julia Willis (mother), Dwanne Duke (father), Jazzlyn Duke (sister), Riseshawn Duke (brother) Sherle Davis (grandmother) Sharon Smith (grandmother), Susie Davis (great grandmother), John Willis (uncle), Charlie Anderson (Uncle) Susie Davis (great grandmother) Deandre Duke (uncle), Michael Bell (uncle) Tina Willis (aunt), Jerri Willis (aunt), Heath Ford (uncle) Andre Ford (uncle) Antione Flippen (uncle) Sebastion Archer (uncle) Percy Ford III. (uncle) Landon Ford (uncle) Shelly Ford (aunt) Melissa Ford (aunt) Donna Kay Bryant (aunt) Jeanie Williamson (aunt) Amber Flippen (aunt) and special cousins Jasmine and Jad'e (Jada) Willis and Tyler Duke and a host of friends, cousins, neiceas, and nephews. She was preceded in death by James and Julia Willis (great-grandparents), Percy Ford (grandfather), James Smith (grandfather), John Davis (grandfather), Rosa Ford (great grandmother) and John John Davis Jr. (uncle), Tamika Davis (Aunt), Edna Sloat (great aunt), Cynthia Harris (great aunt) Anthony Willis (uncle), and Kermit Ford (uncle). In her career, Shay worked at the Warren G Murray Developmental Center for almost 5 years. In her free time, she enjoyed playing with dogs, reading, hiking, fishing, and engaging in outdoor activities like float trips and kayaking. Shay loved to cook. She also had a passion for taking pictures. May Shay's memory be a blessing to all who knew her. A Funeral service will be held at Holy Garden of Prayer Church, 430 21st St, Carlyle, IL 62231, at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, with Rev. Joe Hill and Rev. Carrie Hill, officiating. Visitation will be held at Holy Garden of Prayer on Tuesday from 1:00 PM until service time.