Geraldine Irene Duncan

Geraldine Irene Duncan (Hughes), passed from this life peacefully in her sleep on November 28th, 2024, Thanksgiving Day at her home in Lowery Oklahoma, surrounded by her family. She was 95 years and 8 months old and had lived a blessed, full life. Geraldine was born at home in Colcord, Oklahoma, on March 28th, 1929, to Ezekiel Henderson Hughes and Catherine Kaiser Hughes. She had eight brothers and sisters, of whom she was the last surviving sibling. She worked hard on the family farm by helping her mother inside the house, plucking down the geese to make feather beds, canning vegetables, and preparing meals for the threshing crews that would come through. She graduated from Kansas High School in 1947. She was very intelligent throughout her schooling. At age 19 she met her husband Donald Duncan, and they were married in Sand Springs on the 9th of January 1948. Together they were married 52 years before his passing, and they had 3 children together. In 1953, the family moved to Torrance California where Donald worked as a hod carrier, and Geraldine worked at Hughes Aircraft Company. In 1962, the family moved back to Lowery Oklahoma when Donald purchased Duncan’s DX Gas & Groceries. She was also the Kansas Tag Agent for 41 years. She joined the Lowery Free Will Baptist Church in 1970 where she decided to follow Christ. There she served as a faithful Sunday School Teacher for 27 years, as well as assistant Treasurer. After Donald was paralyzed in a car accident, Geraldine cared for him for the remainder of his life, 30 years. She also had a hand in leading Donald to Christ, along with many others throughout her life including her mother-in-law (Hellener Duncan). She cared about other’s souls and where their eternity would take place. Geraldine remained an avid and faithful member of the Lowery Free Will Baptist Church up until her passing. She loved her church family very much and was as present as physically possible. She was present at her Church on the last Sunday of her life. Regardless of her age, she remained the cornerstone of her family and fervently prayed for every member. Geraldine Duncan is the definition of a godly matriarch and prayer warrior. Geraldine loved spending time with family however that looked. Whether it was get-togethers at her house, different family reunions in different states, or time together during the holidays. She loved being with her family. She also loved to travel with her husband and family. Geraldine loved to take her Travel Masters’ bus trips. She loved gospel music and loved to listen to her brothers’ music as well. Geraldine loved to read, specifically her Bible and non-fiction. She loved to take care of her flowers out in front of her house and took pride in them. She loved a plate of fried jowl bacon, but her favorite meal had to be BBQ chicken with baked potato and corn. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sisters, daughter-in-law Connie Duncan, and her great-great-granddaughter, Kynlee Duncan. She is survived by her children, David Lee Duncan of Leach, Oklahoma, Susan Dianne Mitchell and husband Lonus of Twin Oaks, Oklahoma, and Roger Duncan of Lowery, Oklahoma; grandchildren Damon Lee Duncan and wife Shanda of Leach, Oklahoma, Melanie Harrington and husband Steve of Westville, Oklahoma, and Troy Pilcher and wife Stephanie of Kansas, Oklahoma; step-grandchildren, Darwin, Georgia, Dewina, and Craig; great-grandchildren, Macie Twist and husband Kyle, Matea Whorton and husband Tyler, Dylan Duncan and wife Kyrston, Devin Duncan and wife Rebecca, Danielle Carey and husband Christian, Brett Pilcher and wife Ashlee, and Daegan Duncan and Brooke Meyer; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and Church family. The funeral service will be held at Lowery Free Will Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Elm Cemetery in Leach, OK.

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Geraldine Irene Duncan

March 28, 1929 - November 28, 2024