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Leona Duncan Obituary
Mrs. Duncan was born in Harnett County on Jan. 7, 1928, the daughter of the late Loly and Mertie Smith Norris and was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Ray Norris, and a sister, Gladys Barbour.
Mrs. Duncan and her husband of 65 years lived in Virginia until 1989, where she was employed with the Naval Weapons Station at Yorktown, Va., as a supervisor in data processing. She retired with 30 years of service. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Willie Lee Duncan of the home; a daughter, Patricia Duncan of Toano, Va.; four sisters, Ruby Brewer of Dunn, N.C., Margie Sheilds of Wilmington, N.C., Georgie Williford of Dunn, N.C., and Peggy Baird of Morehead City, N.C.; one brother, Robert 'Bobby' F. Norris of Gloucester, Va.; three grandchildren, Crystal Denyes of Toano, Va., Jutana Guidry of Louisiana and Natasha Buel of Toano, Va.; nine great-grandchildren; and a stepmother, Lela Norris of Coats, N.C.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Spring Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Bolick officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Arrangements by Cromartie Miller & Lee Funerals and Cremations, Dunn, N.C. Condolences may be made to www.cromartiemillerandlee.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Becky Edwards Powell
August 25, 2008
Pat and Family,
May God comfort you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers. I always enjoyed the times I spent with the Duncan family. Pat and I went to school together in our elementary years.
Chippie Money Bohn
August 19, 2008
Pat and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember the fun times our families shared together.
Chippie Money Bohn
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