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Rosanne Duncan Obituary
OSCEOLA - Rosanne Duncan, 77, of Osceola, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born on Sept. 13, 1947, to Fred and Lorene George and married Charles Duncan Nov. 27, 1969, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Blytheville.
She lived in Luxora until 1984, then moved to Osceola where she lived out the rest of her days. Rosanne was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Osceola. She attended Siena College in Memphis, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Studies in 1969. Rosanne taught second grade at Luxora Elementary school for 7.5 years.
Her family was the love and joy of her life. She was a loving, honest, devoted wife, mother and GiGi. She enjoyed being with all of her family and always took lots of pictures to capture the special moments she shared with them.
She is survived by her husband Chuck Duncan of 55 years; son, Charles William Duncan II; two daughters, Bridget Shemwell (Jim) and Sheri Martin (Jeremy); grandchildren, Zack Shemwell, Vincent Shemwell (Amanda), Ariel Martin and Valerie Martin and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gordon Allen George; and granddaughter, Lola Rose Martin.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Osceola, with Funeral Services to follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment: Mississippi County Memorial Gardens.
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