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Eileen Duggan Obituary

Eileen Lee Duggan, 62, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009, in OKC. She was born April 7, 1947 in Ft. Worth, TX to David and Norma Jean Duggan. She was the owner of the Hens Nest Ceramic Shop for many years in Newcastle. She was a nationally recognized artist and a famous Physic on Bourbon Street in New Orleans in her later years. She is survived by her children: Carrie, Brett, Dallas and James; brothers: Robert, Willie, Danny; sister, Gina; grandchildren: Austin, Laiken, Savannah, Autumn, Dax and Devon. She never met a stranger, and everything she touched was perfection, from cooking to painting. She was very lucky and found the treasure in every day that was given to her. She will be most remembered for her positive, energetic and free spirit, for the love of life and all the hats that she wore. She will be truly missed by all. Visitation/Memorial for Eileen will be from 4-8 PM, Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at the funeral home. Friends may leave condolences at www.vondelsmithmortuary.com www.vondelsmithmortuary.com

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Published by Oklahoman on Jul. 14, 2009.

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July 10, 2010

Candy, I can't believe you've been gone a year. How I wish you were still here. I'll love you always, Paula.

Gina Clark

July 15, 2009

My sister, I have only know you a short 43 years but it has been a great adventure. I was always one of your kids until we lost our mother. It wasnt until then that I got to really know my sister. I will charish our memories and the crazy things we have done together, from us going to get your getting your tattoo to visitng for hours on the phone how we miss our momma. I know your not far if I need to talk and I will see you one day soon....I love you with all my heart. Baby sister....Gina

Christy (Vanzant) James

July 14, 2009

Brett, Carrie, Dallas, and James,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing away. Candy Wynn was the best friend I ever had and I loved your mother like a sister. I will cherish the many memories she and I made over the years while sitting up late at night doing ceramics in her shop, “The Hens Nest”, going to the movies, watching a video at her house with a cold Margarita, going to the art museums to check out Erte, (our favorite artist) or shopping at the Mall turning over the merchandise trying to find a bargain, and of course driving to the city to eat at Los Taco, but most of all, both of us watching our kids grow up and become something that we were both proud of.
I am so thankful we were able to connect by phone on July the 4th one last time before she died.
We talked for an hour and a half about the past 13 years we missed out on. She filled me in and made me laugh; cry and we made plans to go out to eat sometime this week. I regret the fact now we will never do that?

She was the only woman I knew who truly was a gypsy at heart; she loved people, never met a stranger. She was proud of all of you kids and mentioned how well all of you were doing and her grand kids being the best thing in the world. She was the rock that kept your family together and she will live on in our hearts. I will miss her smile, laughter and sense of humor that only a few people really understood.
May God lift you up in this time of loss and keep you strong.

Time passes.
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up..

Jobs come and go. Love waxes and wanes.
Men don't do what they're supposed to do.

Hearts break. Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors. Careers end.

BUT......... Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how
many miles are between you. A girl friend is never farther away
than needing her can reach.

When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by
yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley's end.

Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you...Or come in and carry you out. Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters,
daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers,
aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended family, all bless our life!

The world wouldn't be the same without women, and neither would I. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other. Every day, we need each other still.

Candy Rest in Peace.
Love you always
Christy

Danny's friends

July 14, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Paula Hawkins

July 14, 2009

Candy, I wish desperately that we would have been able to get to know each other better. Love always, your little sister, Paula.

Patrick and Kimberly Reeds

July 14, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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