Name: Visitation for Anna H. Duncan
Start: 2018-02-22T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Bevis Funeral Home - Tallahassee

Anna H. Duncan

Tallahassee - Anna H. Duncan, died February 20, 2018 at Westminster Oaks. Anna was born on the 14th of October 1936 in Beirut, Lebanon, the daughter of Chester and Ada Hutcheson. She spent most of her childhood in Latakia, Syria where her parents were missionaries. Anna spent most of her adult life in Olathe, Kansas and Tallahassee, Florida.

She graduated from Olathe High School in 1954 and Park College, Parkville, Missouri in 1958. She received her Master's degree from Florida State University in 1978. Her career included teaching Home Economic and food service management. Anna spent 4 years as a supervisor in Leon County Schools and 31 years at Florida High. She retired in 2003 as Director of School Food Service. During her career she was elected as president of the Florida School Food Service Association and served as a member of the American School Food Association Board.

Upon retirement Anna took several trips with family and friends. She was proud of her son Ted and her daughter Jennifer Dutton and their families. She was especially fond of her grandchildren, Drew, Mary Cate, Madeline, Nathan and Camille. She also enjoyed volunteering as a docent in Tallahassee's many historical places. Hiking was a favorite pastime.

Anna was a lifelong member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church USA. She was an active member of the Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee, Florida where she served as Elder and Deacon as well Moderator of the Presbyterian Women.

She is preceded in death by her twin sister, Martha. She is survived by her brothers, Harold Hutcheson of Pittsburgh, PA and Norman Hutcheson of Smithville, MO.

The family will receive friends today, Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Bevis Funeral Home, 200 John Knox Road. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Fellowship Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Feb. 22, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
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Nancy Foster

February 25, 2018

Anna Duncan was the best of the best. For 17 years my husband, who was a professor at the Stone Building, and I had the great pleasure of eating in Anna's cafeteria at Florida High when it was on campus. Everyone loved Anna---her wonderful staff, the students and faculty. Never did I see a disagreement between her and her staff. Her cinnamon rolls were divine and I gave a jar of mayhaw jelly to Anna's staff at holiday time. When I retired, and Anna went to Southwood, I suggested that they name the new cafeteria "Anna's Place". Unlike the Bob Albertson gym, they did not take my suggestion. I will always love you, Anna, and think of you everytime I am on Covington Drive.
Nancy Foster

February 23, 2018

Mrs. Duncan,
You have served our family for many years. What an amazing and kind hearted person she was. Thanks for all the great memories and being so faithful to our Florida High Demons and Seminoles. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace, Mrs. Duncan.
To the family,
Thank you for sharing her with us for so many years. We ask that God provide strength and healing during this difficult time.

Sterling Abney - Class of 1978
Lisa Abney - Class of 1980
Tammy Abney Agee - Class of 1981
Ashley Agee - Class of 2004

February 23, 2018

Anna was a delight of a person. In hectic times, she was gentlest grandmother to my children. The world is missing someone special with her passing. Condolences to all who miss her.

- Catherine

Ashley Melton

February 22, 2018

My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Mrs. Duncan. She served my lunches daily for the entire 13 years that I attended Florida High. She had the sweetest disposition and always wore a smile, no matter the heat or chaos in the kitchen. I never forgot her. What an amazing life she led! I had no idea of her many accomplishments or active volunteerism (juvenile me never thought to ask her about her life and interests). The adult me admires her very much, and I hope her friends and family find comfort in the wonderful memories shared while in her company.

Thomas Herndon

February 22, 2018

She was a great lady. We had the best lunches while she was there. Always smiling. You'll be missed Mrs. Duncan. Heaven just got another good one!

Schelley Kerr Cassidy

February 22, 2018

Mrs. Duncan, as she was known to all of us kids at Florida High School, also was our beloved lunch lady. Today, with her obituary posted on the Florida High School Facebook page, we fellow graduates are sharing memories of our favorite dishes that Mrs. Duncan fed us, and the tops are the cheesy bread, pizza, and of course, her cinnamon rolls. My condolences to Ted and the rest of the family. You are in my thoughts - and many others.

February 22, 2018

The lunches just got better in Heaven....she was the sweetest soul to put up with all of us! She will forever be in my fondest memories of FHS....prayers to her family. - Kim (Leigh) Cash, Class of '82

Katie Gray Alexander

February 22, 2018

Mrs. Duncan ran the cafeteria at Florida High during my time there as a student. She was always so kind and generous and worked hard to make the food at FHS better than palatable. Two foods I remember with yummy appreciation were the cheesy bread she made to go with the chili con carne and the super fantastic sticky buns!! Those were a favorite of many. Thank you Mrs. Duncan. Godspeed and God bless.

Chiquita Mullins

February 22, 2018

Sorry for your lost I had the pleasure of being a caregiver for Ms.Duncan she was a sweetheart and will be missed.

Tasha Royster

February 22, 2018

Mrs. Duncan was the sweetest; admired, and well-respected as our Cafeteria Manager, during my time at Florida High School. From 1974 to 1986, I was one of Mrs. Duncan's students, who greatly benefitted from her graciousness and love shown, as well as the healthy nutrition program that she coordinated. As a result, lunch was always my favorite time of the day at school. Mrs. Duncan's warm smile and generous spirit will forever be etched in my heart, and in my most fondest memories at Florida High School.

To the family, I extend my prayers for your comfort and strength, and offer my most sincerest condolence,

Tasha F. Royster
Class of '86

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