Julia Mae Duke, 83, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at her home. She was born July 27, 1942 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Wendell and Irene Mustard Smith.  On November 28, 1959 she was united in marriage to Paul Kenneth Duke who preceded her in death on January 4, 2011.  Surviving are her brother, David K. (Tisha) Smith of Piketon; and sisters, Sally Ramsey of Pataskala, Ohio and Shirley Holderman of Dayton, Ohio.  In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald G. Smith and Terry W. Smith.

Arrangements in care of Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly.

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