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Sheryl Lynn Hines Duncan

Sheryl Duncan Obituary

Sheryl Lynn Hines Duncan, 54, of Snowville, Va., has gone home to be with her heavenly Father after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) on Friday, November 27, 2009, at her home. Born July 31, 1955, in Radford, she was the daughter of Lewis Gray and Bettye Epperly Hines. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, E.F. and Annie Edwards Hines and Carlyle and Sudie Carden Epperly. She retired from Radford University with over 29 years of service. Sheryl was a faithful member of the Snowville Baptist Church where she has been a Sunday school teacher, secretary/ treasurer, choir member and vacation Bible school director. She was a loving mother, wonderful wife, a blessing and inspiration to all that knew her. Surviving her is her loving husband of 36 years, Harold W. Duncan, Snowville, Va.; children, Amber Nicole Duncan, of Snowville, and Sarah Ivy Duncan and husband, Jorge Oswaldo Velasco, of Ashburn, Va.; three grandchildren who called her "MeMaw," Brodrick "Brody" Aaron Duncan, Conner Izaak Duncan and Tristen Lynn Velasco; parents, Bettye Epperly Hines, of Claytor Lake, and Lewis Gray Hines and stepmother, Carolyn Hines, of Montgomery County; sisters, Amy Horne and husband, Brian Horne, of Christiansburg, Va., Jennifer Duncan and husband, Brian Duncan, of Christiansburg, Va.; brothers, Donald Hines, of Snowville, Jay Hines and wife, Gail Hines, of Montgomery County, Kent Hines, of Claytor Lake, and Mark Hines and wife, Cathy Hines, of Radford, Va.; stepbrother, Tommy Weeks, of Charlotte, N.C.; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2009, at the Snowville Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Dishon (Page) Cemetery, Snowville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday night, November 28, 2009, at the Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski. To send the family your online condolences, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., is handling the arrangements for the family.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 28, 2009.

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Sharon & David Brockman & boys

December 8, 2009

Sheryl was my first Sunday School teacher. I'll always remember the silver Christmas tree she set up in our classroom, and I'll treasure the kindness she bestowed upon me. We're all thankful she is no longer suffering and will keep you in our prayers.

Hilda Dickerson

November 30, 2009

Mr. Duncan & Family,
I had the privilege of working with Sheryl at Radford University for several years. She was always kind, helpful, and smiling. I know you will miss her very much. May your wonderful memories temper your sadness. May God give you comfort.

Bill & Cheryl Roop

November 29, 2009

To the Hines and Duncan families

Please accept our condolences. Sheryl was a wonderful woman and we will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Viola Viars RuthViars Lipp

November 29, 2009

To The Duncan Family: We were so sorry to hear about Sheryl. Mom and I send our most sincere condolences. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Audie & Crystal

November 29, 2009

Sheryl has been in my prayers.She was always a very special person in my life,as well as you Harold. Just know she is with God now. May God Bless You and your family through these times.May God Bless her dad and the Hines family too.

William Earles

November 29, 2009

Sorry to hear about Sheryl. You all are in my prayers.

Tasha Cox & Family

November 29, 2009

Harold, I'm so sorry to hear about Sheryl. You are in my thoughts and prayers! We love you and just keep being strong, shes no longer in pain or suffering, shes in GODS hands, and theres no better place to be!

Mona (Dillon) Weseloh

November 28, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and hold you in His arms throughout this difficult time and in the days to come.

Tom and Gwen Jones

November 28, 2009

To The Duncan Family
May God Be With You and Your Family in
Your Time of Need.
Our prayers are with you.
Tom and Gwen Jones

Duncan

November 28, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Know that if you all need anything we are just a shout away. We will be praying for your family, as we have been, today and in the days to come. Know also that she is now running those streets of gold with no more pain flashing that beautiful smile of hers. She was a remarkable lady and I know that you all are very proud of her.

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