Dorothy Earlene Duncan

1936 - 2013

Dorothy Earlene Duncan obituary, 1936-2013

Dorothy Earlene Duncan

1936 - 2013

BORN

1936

DIED

2013

Dorothy Duncan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 10, 2013.
Dorothy Earlene Duncan, 77, of Fort Smith died August 9 in Fort Smith. She was born May 6, 1936, in Lamar, AR, she was proceeded in death by her parents Earl England and Dorothy "Dot" Towe England. She was a longtime member of Evangel Temple, but most recently had been a member of Van Buren First Assembly of God. Dorothy had worked in home health, but her most important work was that of homemaker, wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Rev. Harley "Willie" Duncan; her daughter Melissa Mason of Fort Smith; a son, Paul Duncan of Burnet, TX; a brother, Doyle England and his wife Jeanette of North Richland Hills, TX; four grandchildren, Andi Pass, Alex Duncan, Steven Mason and Tonya Shroyer; five great grandchildren, Chasittie Pass, Brayden and Starr Duncan and Kyle and Cammy Shroyer; two aunts, Della McCarley of Van Buren and Edra Anderson of California, as well as her nephew, Doyle Wayne England of Rowlett, TX. Pallbearers will be Alex Duncan, Brandon Pass, Doyle Wayne England, Cody Oliver, Darell Griffin and Matt Shroyer; Honorary Pallbearers Steven Mason and Larry Sharum. Funeral services will be 10:00am Wednesday, August 14 in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday, August 13 at Edwards Funeral Home. To contribute to an online guestbook, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

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August 13, 2013

Harley, Sorry to hear of your loss. May GOD bless and be with you and your family. Harold and Betty Payton

Don Duncan

August 13, 2013

To a wonderful sister-in-law who gave so much love in her life. Thanks for the memories.

Peggy Adair

August 12, 2013

Mrs. Duncan was a sweet, sweet lady. I am certain she will be missed terribly by Harley and her family.

Karla Miller

August 12, 2013

Sorry to hear about Earlene. She will be missed by all of her friends

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