Catherine Mae Dukes Justice, loved to travel

Catherine Mae “Teen” (Dukes) Justice, 96, of Dagsboro passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Harrison House of Snow Hill, Md. She was born Aug. 25, 1924, at home in Hickory Hill, Millsboro, daughter of the late George Dukes and Maude (Hitchens) Dukes. Catherine, aka “Teen,” was a hardworking, independent person. She operated the Millville Service Center in Millville for 30 years. She had many friends over the years, especially in her church, Hickory Hill United Methodist Church. She loved music, animals and nature. When she retired, she loved to travel with friends on cruises and bus trips.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Arvil Dukes, Nov. 8, 1988; his wife, Pauline Dukes, Feb. 25, 2013; her two nephews, Tony Clogg and Mike Clogg; nephew Rick Clogg’s daughter Renee Clogg; and nephew Wayne Dukes’ daughter, Kelly Dukes. She is survived by her sister, Pauline Clogg and her husband; nephew, Rick Clogg and wife Ann Clogg; nephew, Wayne Dukes and his wife Linda Dukes; niece, Sheila Pennell and husband Danny Pennell, along with their children and grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 3, at Millsboro Cemetery on East State Street in Millsboro. To offer words of comfort and sign the guest book, visit www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com. Professional service entrusted to Bennie Smith, Millsboro.