Dorothy Eudell Duncan, 87, passed suddenly at her home in Corinth on July 3, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1936 to the late Marcus Lee and Zora Faye (Robertson) Duncan of the Spout Springs community, Tippah County, MS. They preceded her in death, as did her lifelong best friend and cousin, Winnie Ruth (Duncan) Abbott.
She retired an as educator and administrator for the Mississippi public school system in 1997 and then worked in Tennessee public schools for several years. Post-retirement, Dorothy served on the board of Tennessee Valley Regional Housing Authority and with the Ladies Auxiliary of the Magnolia Regional Health Center. Her spare time was spent loving, counseling and ministering to the needs of those around her.
She is survived by her 3 children: Jason (Kathi) Johnson, Tish (Randy) Fortier, and John David (Stacey) Pannell, 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, brothers; Mark (Frances) Duncan, Joe (Patricia) Duncan, and J.W. (Patti) Duncan; 4 step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and their family also grieve the loss of their beloved “Aunt Dot.” Dorothy figuratively adopted her next door neighbors, Buzz and Donna Gray as family.
She was a loving and generous friend to a countless score of people but Dorothy’s most cherished relationship was the one she had with the Lord Jesus Christ. She trusted Him, praised Him and was truly grateful for His blessings and salvation. She was a very active member of the Gaines Chapel Global Methodist Church. She selflessly poured her kindness, grace, and talents into the Church’s ministry.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00 noon at Gaines Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Klingenfus to officiate. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. A brief graveside service will take place at Spout Springs Presbyterian Church (11451 CR 500 in Ripley) also on July 11 at 3:00 PM. The family will receive guests immediately thereafter in the old Spout Springs schoolhouse.
Pallbearers are Sam Johnson, Nathan Fortier, Stuart Fortier, Jack Lilly, Hunter Thornton, and Sean Snitko.
Flowers are appreciated. Monetary memorials may be donated to the Gaines Chapel Global Methodist Church. Those memorials may be portioned out to the Spout Springs Presbyterian Church or the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at the family’s discretion.
Condolences can be left at www.MemorialCorinth.com for the Duncan family.
Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.
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