Esther (Felder) Dukes

Esther Felder Dukes, 87, widow of Edward J. Dukes,Sr., went to meet her savior June 7,2021, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born November 14, 1933, a daughter of the late Eddie Felder and Janie Murphy Felder.

Survivors include daughters Johnnie (Bobby) Padgett, Virginia (Aubrey) Millender, Michelle Dukes, Six granddaughters, three grandsons, and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by sons Edward J Dukes,Jr, Marvin A. Dukes; daughter, Dolores Sandel and grandson Matthew Dukes.

She worked at Cameron Bedding for seventeen years, loved to cook and play cards. She also cared for several family members before declining health slowed her down.

Visitation will be 2-3pm on June 17, with the funeral to follow at 3pm at East Bethel United Methodist Church, 223 Sherlock Rd, Cameron,SC.

Pallbearers will be Henry R. Felder, Robert Felder, Jimmy David, Henry C. Felder, Jimmy Stanfield, William Wofford, Ryan Etheridge, and Tim Felder.

The family would like to express a sincere thank you to the staff of  Agape Hospice, all the nurses, nurse practitioners, and aides who helped care for her, especially Angela, Mary Kathryn, Michelle, Tonya,and Annette(Nettie).

Memorials may be sent to Epworth Children's Home, PO Box 50466, Columbia, SC, 29250, or East Bethel United Methodist Church, c/o Johnnie Padgett, 54 Parade Farm Ln, Cameron, SC 29030.