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Mary Duncan Obituary

Mary (Mag) Johnson Duncan, 86, of Salem, peacefully passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 26, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Edward (Ed) Duncan; parents, Elgin and Alice Johnson; and a greatgranddaughter, Shelby. Surviving family includes sons, James (Jimmy) and Stephen Duncan, both of Salem; daughters and son-in-law, Janice Austin, of Richmond and Jean and Joe Lucas, of Salem; grandchildren, Leslie, Emily and John; greatgrandchildren, Billy, Conner, Josie and Hannah; sister and brother-in-law, Norma Lee and Kenneth Bowles, of Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Otis E. and Mamie Johnson, of Batesville, Miss., and Glen and Phillys Johnson, of Salem; special cousin, Nelwin Johnson of Americus, Ga., and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem with the Rev. Dan Netting officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 28, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association or the Cancer Fund of the Roanoke Valley. On-line condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jun. 28, 2010.

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C. F.. Harlowe

June 28, 2010

Steve and Jean, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother.

Mike and Ginger Janney

June 28, 2010

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

June 28, 2010

JIMMY,JANICE, STEVE, AND JEAN
We ade so sorry to hear about Aunt Mary.Our pryers are with you all.
Pete, Kathy, Elizabeth, and Dennis

Bonnie Alexander

June 28, 2010

Janice & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have memories of the long career your mother had at Maid Bess. My prayers are with you during this sad time.

Ed & Leeann Olszewski

June 28, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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