She began her life on this earth on Sept. 29, 1946. She changed her residence on Dec. 18, 2025, to really begin to live with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Weldon and Vernice Duncan and her stepmother, Mae Duncan; sisters Angie Saunders and Terry Duncan; brother Jimmy Duncan; aunt Joyce Davis; husband Graham Duncan; and her son Steven Duncan.
She is survived by Tina (John) Kellam, Joe Duncan, Buffie (Damon) Banes, Brett (Shannon) Downey, her “Chosen Children” Devon Mathieson, Eddie Arnold and Deanie Hall; her sisters Maryann, Kathy and Nancy; brothers Brian and Keith; and her uncle Ford Davis.
Also surviving are her “precious” grandchildren: Racheal, Savanna, Sarah, Laural, Rebekah, Ruth, Brooklynn, Ryan, Kyle, Isabel, Anna, Ryan and Catie; the “most precious” great grandchildren: Reece, Jett, Joanna and Lincoln; sister-in-love Rosetta Duncan; brother-in-law Chipper (Fran) Duncan; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church starting at 12 p.m. with Pastor John Kellam and Pastor Derek Cowan presiding. Per Barbara’s request there will be choir music, preaching and lunch!
Visitation will be prior to the service at the church, 10 – 11:45 a.m. Grace Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 2640 Max Creek Road, Hiwassee, VA 24347. We look forward to you celebrating with us!
The Duncan family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.
