Mrs. Lois Jean Duke, 80, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Henry Joseph Rizzi and Amelia Siebott Rizzi.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert F. "Teeny" Duke.  She was employed with Phillips Services for a number of years.  She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and volunteered at Manna House.  She will be remembered for Loving the Lord, having a strong faith, and wanting to please people.

Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Neil Stuart Stayrook and Carolyn, Eric Hans Stayrook and Crystal, Everett Hugo Stayrook and Kim, Frank Henry Stayrook and Jamie; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sisters, Lorraine Gay (Robert-deceased), Dorothy Anderson (Calvin), and Pam Busky, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be on Friday, January 28 ^th from 2 until 3 p.m. at the funeral home.  The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be given to stjude.org or mail to 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA (912) 748-2444