January 17, 1939 marked the birth of Claretha "Polly" Dukes to Johnnie and Bessie Dukes in Karnack, Texas. This bundle of joy was one of nine other siblings born to this union. "Mrs. Polly," as she was so fondly called by many, received her education from the Karnack Schools where she resided. She departed this earthly realm March 4, 2015. Services will be held at Mt. Zion Spiritual Church #2 on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Polly was married to Clyde E. Bennett, Sr. who preceded her in death. To this union, nine children were born. Her occupational career was that of a Nurse's Aide. Mrs. Polly loved God, her family, her church (Mt. Zion Spiritual Church #2), her pastor (Rev. Cedell Mitchell) and caring for God's community of people. She was a devoted member and Usher. Mrs. Polly was preceded in death by one daughter, Lorice Wright; two brothers, Johnnie "Fat" Dukes and Charles Curtis "Bo" Dukes; three sisters; Bessie Mae Dukes Wright, Rosie Dukes Yancy and Elsie Faye Dukes McDonald; and one grandson, Tyrelle Bennett. She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters: Alice (Albert) Nesbitt and Dorothy Jenkins; six sons, Wilbur Bennett, Rev. Clyde (Loretta) Bennett, Jr., Michael Bennett, Robert Bennett, Derrick Bennett and Edmond Bennett; two sisters, Carolyn Black and Stella (Joe) Rose; and two brothers, Larry (Laquita) Dukes and Lorenza (Rita) Dukes; 19 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.