Blenda Denise

Dukes-Knowles

Mrs. Blenda Denise Knowles was born on June 21, 1958, to James Smith and Mollie Dukes in Griffin, Georgia. She received her formal education in the Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia. Blenda accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age.

Ms. Blenda Denise Dukes was united in holy matrimony with Mr. David Knowles on April 10, 1981, in Springfield, Tennessee. Their union was blessed with one child.

In Blenda leisure time she enjoyed traveling, listening to music, reading her bible, and spending time with her family.

On Sunday, October 6, 2024, Mrs. Blenda Denise Knowles entered the Heavenly Gates knowing there will be no more sickness, pain, or suffering, only everlasting joy with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Smith and Mollie Dukes, and her sister, Rose Dukes.

Mrs. Blenda Denise Knowles leaves a legacy of wonderful memories to be cherish in the heart of her loving and devoted husband, Mr. David Knowles; their daughter, Kemoria Coggins; her sister, Debra Coggins; nephews, Tony Dukes, and Mario Furlow; nieces, Khalilah Coggins, and Alneesia Coggins. She also leaves a host of great nephews, great nieces and other relatives and friends that will miss her sweet and loving spirit.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state from 12:00 PM - the hour of the service. Pastor Jeffery Graddick is the Eulogist.