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Helen Duncan Obituary

DUNCAN Helen Gail Duncan was born on December 22, 1949 and passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011. Age 61. Daughter of the late James and Nita Duncan Gibbs. Beloved Companion of Alvin Gibson, Sr. Mother of Glynnwood, Gwen and Melroy Ragas Sr. Sister of Melvin Duncan, Wanda V. and Bryant Gibbs. Two sister-in-laws, Cheryl Gibbs and Orelea Duncan. Proud Grandmother of Jamelle, Maylone, Malea, Jalen, Jaron, Jalissa, Melroy, Jr. and Maxx. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. A native of Port Sulphur and a resident of Jesuit Bend. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastors, Officers and Members of Mt. Zion B.C. and Greater Macedonia B.C. are invited to attend the Visitation on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Followed by Funeral Services on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, Hwy 23, Port Sulphur, LA. at 11:00 am. Visitation from 9:30 am until 11:00 am. Rev. Mervin Menina Officiating. Interment Tropical Bend Cemetery, Empire, LA. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com and nola.com/obits.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2011.

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Penny Jones

November 21, 2011

Melvin,

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

The Jones Family

Andrea Burrle

November 20, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Shantel Thornton-Jason

November 18, 2011

Glynnwood,Gwen,and Melroy,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear,
just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

BILLIE & BRENDA JACOBS

November 18, 2011

TO THE GIBBS FAMILY,
SORRY TO HERE OF THE LOSS OF 'GAIL'
YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.

BILLIE & BRENDA JACOBS
NEW ORLEANS,LA
11/18/2011

Amanda-Ms Sue Jackson

November 18, 2011

I know not how much your hearts are troubled behind the lost of your loved one. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your lost. Try to be strong and remember God knows best. Keep your hands in Gods unchanging hands and he will surely make everything alright. God loves you and I do to.

Marlo Duncan-Davis

November 17, 2011

Sorry, I can be with you family. My prayers are with you.

Quita Riley-Brooks

November 17, 2011

Earth has no sorrows Heaven cannot heal. May God Bless u during this difficult time Glynnwood, Gwen, & Melroy.

Reshell Riley Lambert

November 17, 2011

God has his hands on cousin Gail now and all you can do is smile that she suffers no more because she will see her glory days forever more.

She has instilled her legacy in all 3 of you my cousins. I love you today, tomorrow and yesterday.

Bolden

November 17, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Doris Riley

November 17, 2011

Dear Glenwood, Gwen, Melroy, and Mr. Gibson,
I was sorry to hear about Cuz. May the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be your strength in these difficult times. Know that I am praying for you and that God will be there to comfort you.
Love and Prayers,
ReeNee

JANICE ENCALADE

November 17, 2011

MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN TIMES OF TROUBLES.
FROM THE ENCALADES . MALCOLM JANICE, SHUNTRELL,& SADE.

Carolyn Albert

November 17, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Bobby Guillory

November 17, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Terrence Hayes

November 17, 2011

Sorry for your loss. If you need anything don't hesitate to call.

Gwen Mack

November 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Toni

November 17, 2011

May GOD Comfort you all in your time of discomfort

toni

November 17, 2011

may god comfort you all in your time of discomfort and give you all the strength and understading needed at this time ........these are my prayers

Dana Duncan

November 17, 2011

John 14:1-4 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”

November 17, 2011

"MAY MS. GAIL TAKE HERE RESTING PLACE IN THE ARMS OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. MAY HER CHILDREN AND FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THEIR TIME OF SORROW, CAPRICIA GAUSE (BATON ROUGE, LA)

Eniece Avist

November 17, 2011

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Chic Ragas

November 17, 2011

My heart goes out to the family for their untimely loss.

Brock Ragas

November 17, 2011

Sleep on and take your rest.

Brock Ragas

November 17, 2011

Sleep on and take your rest, sis Duncan.

Patriana Ragas

November 17, 2011

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Gustavia Webber

November 17, 2011

Glenwood,Gwen,Melroy.My prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.

Iris Williamson

November 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family ....may god give you all comfort and peace...during this time of sorrow.......

geraldine thomas

November 16, 2011

to mr bryant you have my heartfel sympathy look to the hills all ourhealth come from the lord he promise to put no more on us than we can bere.

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