Funeral Service for Vera Mae Dukes Blanks, 70, was held Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 12:00pm at Millwood Primitive Baptist Church in Pennington, AL with Rev. Marvin Johnson officiating. Interment followed in Woodall Cemetery.

Sister Vera Blanks was born on April 23, 1953 to the late Willie C. Dukes, Sr. and Julia Mae Dukes. She departed this earthly life on August 19, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon White and a brother, Willie C. Dukes, Jr.

She confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of Millwood Primitive Baptist Church in Pennington, AL serving in many capacities including usher, choir member, Sunday School teacher, and many others until she became ill.

Sister Vera Blanks leaves to cherish her memories: four daughters, Tonya (Terrence) Williams, Shelia Dukes, Tatesha Blanks, all of Pennington, AL and Destiny Blanks of Tuscaloosa, AL; two granddaughters, Jakeyah Williams and Ava Dubose of Pennington, AL; one grandson, Tyrese Robinson of Tuscaloosa, AL; two sisters, Sadie (Eddie) Baker of Navarre, FL and Sandra (Keith) Davidson of San Antonio, TX; one brother, Duwarren Dukes of Chicago, IL; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; four uncles; six aunts; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.