Janet Duke

Janet Leigh Duke, 65, of Indianapolis passed away on February 19, 2025. She was born on August 23, 1959 in Beech Grove to George J. Smith and Betty Goad Smith. She married the love of her life, Garry Duke, on June 12, 1982 and they spent their honeymoon camping in Brown County and North Carolina.

Janet loved her family!  She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Garry Duke, husband of 40 plus years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents George and Betty Smith.

Janet worked for Taco Bell and loved it! She was sweet as pie to all of her customers. She was a member of Trinity Fellowship Church of God for nearly 60 years. She loved making burnt art, authored a few books, and loved taking long drives with her “huggy bear” Garry to Tennessee. When her health declined, she would take her wheelchair to Dollar General, Cici’s Pizza, MCL, Dollar Tree, and Shoppers World, but most of all she loved doing online shopping on TEMU.

Survivors include her son Ryan Duke, the best caregiver Dawn Ramsey, adopted sons Zach Roys and Travis Conn, granddaughter Tashianna Duke, sisters Margaret “Maggie” Tolbertson (Richard), Diane McKinney (Darren), brothers Faron Smith, Wayne Smith, brother in law Tony Duke (Rita), nephews James Sayre, Jonathan Sayre, Brad Smith, Eric Smith, Dustin Welsh (Amber), Bobby Welsh, Jeffrey Smith (Kristen), Todd Spencer, Cameron Duke, Christopher Duke (Elisa), Cohen Duke, Cerberus Duke, nieces Amber Davies(Sean), Janie Smith, Jessica McKinney, Jennifer Smith(Jason), Stacia Ward(Adam), Christabella Duke, Celina Spencer, Riley Spencer and adopted niece Cambrya Hubbard.

Visitation will be Saturday February 22, 2025 at Trinity Fellowship Church of God. 440 St. Peter Street Indianapolis, IN 46201 from 1pm to 2pm with service at 2pm, with Pastor Spencer White officiating. Cremation to follow services.

Memorial contributions have been suggested to the Breast Cancer Foundation and Humane Society of Indianapolis. Envelopes will be provided at the church.

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