Ann Oliver Duskin

Ann Oliver Duskin, 93, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, after a brief illness and decline. Ann was born to Abbie Seabrook Hanahan and Rowland Shepard Oliver on June 8, 1929 in Augusta, Ga. At the age of 16, she moved to Dawson, Ga with her family where her father had accepted a job. During her time in Dawson, she met the love of her life, Edgar W. Duskin. After her graduation from Dawson High School in 1946, the family returned to the Washington, DC area where she studied at the University of Maryland. While on a trip to the DC area, Ed paid a visit to his “good friend, Ann,” and a true love was kindled. After a brief courtship, they were married in Chevy Chase, Maryland on September 8, 1948. Shortly thereafter, Ann began her life-long career as an Army officer’s and diplomat’s wife. She followed her husband all over the world from Germany to Laos. In 1952, while stationed in Texas, she gave birth to their son, Edgar W. Duskin Jr. (Whit). In 1960, while at Ft Benning, Ga, she gave birth to their daughter, Abigail Elizabeth Duskin (Gail). In 1971, Ed, now Col. Duskin, retired from the Army after 24 years of service. The family returned to Dawson, Ga and took up residence in the family home on Church Street, built by Ed’s great grandfather, Congressman Griggs. Ann then found her calling in many civic and charitable groups. A life-long member of both the UDC and DAR, she was also very active in the Terrell County Historic Preservation Society and was a devoted member of her church, Holy Spirit Episcopal Church. She also found time to host much-acclaimed Christmas and New Year’s parties at her home., She was preceded in death by Ed, her devoted husband of 72 years and a sister, Beth. She is survived by her son Whit Duskin (Carolyn), daughter Gail Rakel (Paul), grandson Trey Duskin (Noelle), granddaughters Olivia Robinson (Richard) and Dr. Mary Catherine Duskin, a great granddaughter Rebecca Ann Robinson, a sister Abbie and, a brother Shep, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was loved by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed. Family visitation will be held at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Home on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. The Memorial Service will be held at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church on Georgia Avenue in Dawson, Georgia at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 followed by internment at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Dawson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 645, Dawson, GA 39842.

Ann Oliver Duskin

June 8, 1929 - January 29, 2023