705 W. Warren Street | (812) 849-2600 |

Author: chastain
10

Elizabeth Marie DuncanPassing: April 10, 2014

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Tuesday, April 15th @ 10:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Monday, April 14th @ 4:00-8:00 pm

Tuesday, April 15th @ 9:00-10:00 am

Cemetery:

Fairview Cemetery

Tuesday, April 15th

MITCHELL — Elizabeth Marie Duncan, 87, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.

Born September 5, 1926, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Henry Doyle and Fern Faye (Fountain) Wray.  She married William G. Duncan November 8, 1946, and he preceded her in death November 5, 2002.

She was a homemaker and beautician, and had been employed at the First National Bank in Bedford and Holmes Hardware.  Elizabeth graduated from Tunnelton High School in 1944 and Indianapolis Beauty College.  She was a member of the First Christian Church and a charter member of Leesville Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving:  children, William D. (Dianna) Duncan, Joseph, Oregon
                               Barbara G. (Randy) Powell, Mitchell
                               Pamela J. (Jerry) Freeman, Mitchell
                               Nancy E. Ryan, Williams
              son in law, Dr. William E. Burgess, Brownstown
                     sister, Hettie (Cam) Anderson, Bedford
          sisters in law, Sallyann Hall, Bedford
                               Dottie Duncan, Bedford
         grandchildren, David (Melanie) Burgess
                               Debra (Jeff) Grant
                               Wes (Bridget) Burgess
                               Todd (Tammy) Burgess
                                Nicole (Derek) Winn
                                Dustin (Rachel) Powell
                                Jason (Erin) Powell
                                James (Julie) Freeman
                                Elizabeth Freeman
                                Meagan Ryan
                                Rob Ryan 
                           11 great grandchildren

 Her father; mother, Fern Wray Mikels; husband; daughter, Marie Ann Burgess; great grandson, Ethan Powell; and sisters, Dorabelle Dixon and Mildred Crane; and brother, Robert Vernon Wray, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Michael Collins officiating.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial Gifts:  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Indiana or First Christian Church

Sign the Guestbook

10 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Nancy Miller | Mitchell, In
    Date: April 15, 2014
    Elizabeth and James, I am so sorry. Losing your grandmother is a difficult time. I am praying for your family.
  2. Guest: Suzie Batchelor Leatherman | Mitchell
    Date: April 15, 2014
    So sorry for you loss. Cherish all your good times and memories of your Mom and she will be with you always. She has joined your Dad & Marie in their Heavenly home.God be with you all.
  3. Guest: Judy Williams | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 14, 2014
    Dear Elizabeth and James - Grandmothers are treasures. I believe that I would have enjoyed knowing your grandmother because I had such an enjoyable time visiting with your mother at the Tri-Kappa Christmas Party. I am sorry for the loss of your treasure. Sincerely, Judy.
  4. Guest: Jenn Austin
    Date: April 14, 2014
    Caring thoughts to Elizabeth's family and friends on the loss of a great lady. She was a wonderful friend and comfort to Mimi and all the farm gals over the years. I'll have to take up knitting now to keep up my stock of dishwipes. Cracked me up when I stopped by for a visit and Elizabeth explained a gaping hole in the middle of one of her knitting projects. Apparently she'd been watching a pretty intense basketball game at the time. Hilarious.
  5. Guest: Pamela Brewster | Bedford, IN47421
    Date: April 13, 2014
    Barb, you are in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Pam
  6. Guest: Jerry & Judy Stevens | Mitchell
    Date: April 13, 2014
    How very lucky your family was to have such special patriarchs in your family tree.. Elizabeth & Bill were such a great couple & we were blessed to know them.. Prayers for you all at this hard time..
  7. Guest: Linda and Paul Austin | Lafayette, IN
    Date: April 13, 2014
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will treasure memories of times spent with Elizabeth and Bill and your annual weenie roast. What great neighbors they were out on the farm. God bless you during this difficult time.
  8. Guest: Becky Brumage | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 13, 2014
    Our condolences to all of the family. From pictures, I can see that she was very loved. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
  9. Guest: Jessica Stillions
    Date: April 12, 2014
    Pam, Liz, and Family- Sorry to read about the passing of your mother/grandmother! Please know I am thinking of you. Love you all!!
  10. Guest: Jana Mann | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 12, 2014
    Barb, Pam & Nancy, So sorry for your loss. I have a lot of good memories of the fun times I had at your house. Your mom was a special lady. Memories are wonderful to have. Your mom will always be with you. Love to all, Jana

Phone: (812) 849-2600 | Fax: (812) 849-3323 | email: services@chastainfuneralhome.com

Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center