August 27, (THEWILL) – Mrs Genevieve Umo Duke, the mother of former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, she was 94.
Former Governor Duke, in a statement, said his mother died on Friday, August 25.
The statement read: “This is to formally inform you of the passing on of our dear mother, Mrs Genevieve Umo Duke.
“She slipped into a coma on the 1st of August and passed onto the great beyond on Friday, August 25.
“Incidentally and interestingly, she slipped into a coma on the 35th anniversary of the passing of her husband and our father. She was 94 years old. They both have 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren to date.
“Her earthly cloak will be laid to rest on Wednesday, August 30 on Grailland at Iju Hills in accordance with Grail Funeral Rites. I wish to invite you to this solemn occasion, which shall commence at 3:00 p.m.
“I, however, kindly advise you to inform me prior, perhaps by Monday, September 28, (invitation slips are required) and plan to arrive at the venue at least one hour before, to be properly admitted, as the doors will be shut 10 minutes before the commencement of the funeral.
“There shall be a reception immediately after internment at the Assembly Hall. The dress code is a sombre formal attire, dark suit or native (without a cap) and for ladies same, dress below the knee and covered shoulders and without headgear.”
