Jessie Hightower Dukes, age 65, of York, died at 2:40 PM Sunday, December 29, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of the late William J. Dukes.

Born October 15, 1959, in Barnwell, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Jessie and Victoria (Pope) Hightower, she retired from Altland House Catering.

Mrs. Dukes is survived by a son, Terry T. Hightower, and his wife Aaron, of York; two daughters, Shamela and Erika Hightower, both of York; eleven grandchildren, Martez Hightower, Shamil Hightower Sease, Cheyenne Hightower Gosa, Dominique Hightower, Deazhane Hightower, Terry Hightower, III, Camden Hightower, Keyoona Orr, Sinsere Taft, Jessica Taft, and Chynn Steele; nine great grandchildren, Dominique, Jr., A’nylah, Massiah, Aminah, Malia, Jaxon, Ky’ael, Seoni, and Khalessi; four sisters, Barbara Gober, of York, Brenda Mayes, of York, Minnie Cutheerston, of South Carolina, and Joan Holley, of York. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Destinee Hightower; a brother, Anthony Hightower; and two sisters, Linda Holley and Michelle Milton.

Workinger Semmel Funeral Homes and Cremation, 849 East Market Street, York, is in charge of private funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.