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Edith Duck Obituary
A native of Alamance County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Shelly Ross York and Swannee Moser York Moore. Mrs. Duck was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Thomas Duck, who died in 1982; a son, Joe Johnathan Duck; brothers, Cecil York, Lawrence York, and C.M. Moore; and sisters, Carlene York Baird and Libby York Allred.
Mrs. Duck is survived by her daughter, Beth Duck McGonigal; son, Ben (Leigh Ann) Duck; grandchildren, James and Jonathan McGonigal and Ashleigh and Austin Duck, all of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
During her lifetime, Mrs. Duck was a caring and devoted wife and mother. She worked at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Pikeville, Tennessee, where her husband served as Park Superintendent. After his death, she transferred to Warriors State Park in Kingsport, Tennessee and worked 10 years until her retirement in 1991.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Woodfin Funeral Chapel, Murfreesboro. (615) 893-5151.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at the Fellowship Cemetery in Scotts Hill, Tenn. with Pam Pilote officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or Caris HealthCare Hospice in memory of Mrs. Duck.
Online condolences may be made at www.woodfinchapel.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jason Jones
August 24, 2012
It was always a pleasure to see Ms. Edith every year and hear her tell me all about her grandkids. My prayers and thoughts are with all of her loved ones at this time.
Richard Segall
August 22, 2012
Edith and Leona (my mother) had a long lasting and strong family bond to survived many moves and family events. I will remember the pair of them and the care they showed for one another. They were part of a special generation.
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