Meg Duncan Stephens

Margaret Batts Duncan “Meg” Stephens died peacefully March 2, 2011, from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. She was born February 14, 1945 in Burnet, Texas. Meg is survived by her daughters, Margaret-Lynn McDoniel and husband, Mike; Caroline Duncan Tinkle, 2 grandchildren, Katie and Ross McDoniel, her sister Caroline Duncan Bradshaw and husband, Ron, her brother Donald C. Duncan, Jr., and wife Ellen, their families, and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Margaret Duncan, and her beloved son, William Rufus Stephens, Jr.

Meg was raised in Burnet County on her family’s ranch. She grew up with a deep appreciation of the land and outdoors, which continued throughout her life. Horseback riding, fishing and being in the bluebonnets were things she truly missed but was unable to do because of her MS.

Her “beautiful daughters and handsome son” and their accomplishments were her pride.

Her 30 + year struggle with MS was challenging, difficult, and at times, heroic. Her faith was strong at the time of her death.

The family wishes to thank Martha, Cathy, and all the caring staff at Retirement and Nursing Center in Austin, Meg’s home for the last 11 years. Your friendships meant the world to her. Thank you to Heart to Heart Hospice of Austin for their gentleness. Thank you to Peter Maxson and Jack Taylor for their steadfast friendship to Meg, and to Petie Miller for her lifelong friendship and loyalty.

A special thanks to Marva “Cookie” Cooper, Meg’s sitter, companion, confidant, but mainly, sisterly friend for over 20 years.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: her grandson, Ross McDoniel, nephews, Cameron, Hal, and Bowie Duncan, Son-in-law, Mike McDoniel, and brother-in-law, Ron Bradshaw

Visitation will be Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 5:30 pm til 6:30 p.m., followed by recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Clements Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet, Texas.

Memorial Services for Meg will be held Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Clements- Wilcox Funeral Home, Burnet, Texas.

Meg’s ashes will be placed on the family’s D Cross Ranch in Burnet County, and will be private.

Should you wish to make a donation, please consider Heart to Heart Hospice of Austin, 4029 S. Capitol of Texas Highway, #120, Austin, TX 78704 or your local hospice; The National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, NY, NY 10163 or your local MS society; the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, P.O. Box 632, College Station, Tx 77841-0632; or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered by visiting www.clementswilcoxburnet.com.