Lillian (Ma Dukes) Redmon of Newport News, departed this life on Nov. 8, 2012.

She leaves with precious memories her mother, Gertrude Redmon; children, Marcea Redmon, Shariyf Thompson, Rasheena Redmon, Cumanita Redmon and Kwaimain Redmon; brothers, George Redmon Jr., Samuel Redmon Jr. and Benjamin Redmon; five grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Redmon Sr., and brother, Orange Redmon.

A funeral will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. in New Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday from 6-8 p.m. in Howard Funeral Home, Ark.