Jene Duncan

Norma Jene Steward Duncan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and child of our Heavenly Father passed peacefully from her earthly home surrounded by her loved ones and entered her heavenly home on February 16, 2018 at the age of 72. Jene was born February 21, 1945 to the late Hubert and Savilla (Sane) Steward in Baltimore, MD. She lived her entire life in the Eller Ridge/Blanton communities of Putnam/White counties. She married James Edward Duncan August 8, 1964 and they had four sons. She was immersed in the Christian community and worked faithfully for God’s Kingdom. She was known for her devotion to her family, firm belief in God and willingness to help anyone in need. Jene truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, worshiping God through song, gardening, canning, quilting, sewing, caring for others, and makes the best deer jerkey. She had an uncanny ability to leave a lasting impression upon everyone she encountered. Jene is survived by her husband of 53 years; sons and daughter-in-laws, Eddie and Barbara Duncan, Greg and Kim Duncan, Brian and Bobbie Duncan; six grandchildren, Michael, Jacqueline, Jed, Kaley, Gabriel and Chase Duncan; six step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, Tyler and Damien Hernandez, Kaden and Kirk Rodriguez; seven step-great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Hazel (JD) Brewington, Rosalee Judd, Maelene (Izell) Ramsey; two brothers, Buddy (Gail) Steward, David Steward; and a host of nephews, nieces and extended family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Ronald Gene Duncan; two sisters, Sue Krites and Annie Pearl Steward; and one brother, Alvin Steward. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday February 19 at Dyer Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Nash Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 - 8 p.m. and again Monday from 9 a.m. until service time. Bro. Tex Boles and Bro. Dow Allen will officiate. Jed, Gabriel, and Chase Duncan, Brett, Bradley, and Brian Mitchell will serve as pallbearers. This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-7158 You may share your thoughts and memories at www.dyerfh.com