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Gaffney, SC - Mary Ann Goudelock Duncan, 85, of 139 Mendels Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home.
Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of the late Richard Duncan and the daughter of the late Mendel Goudelock and Edna Garner Goudelock. She was a graduate of Gaffney High School and Limestone College, enjoyed reading the Bible and crocheting. She was retired from Cherokee Finishing and C.B. Poole. Mrs. Duncan was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, where she served as the pianist for over 50 years.
Surviving are two brothers, Jimmy Goudelock (Delores) of Gaffney and Mike Goudelock (Debbie) of Granite Falls; two sisters, Jane Flythe and Nancy McAbee (Jack), both of Gaffney; and numerous nieces and nephews, whom she treated as her grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Jimmy Goudelock officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Rehoboth Baptist Church, 110 Rehoboth Road, Gaffney, SC, 29340.
The family will be at their respective homes.
An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com
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