Joyce F. Duncan

1926 - 2015

Joyce F. Duncan obituary, 1926-2015, New Bern, NC

BORN

1926

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Cotten Funeral Home

2201 Neuse Blvd

New Bern, North Carolina

Joyce Duncan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 27, 2015.

Joyce Forrest Duncan, 88, of New Bern, died March 26, 2015 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was a lifelong member of Bethany Christian Church in Jasper, and she was a lifelong resident of the Rhems community. Joyce graduated from East Carolina Teachers College and taught in the North Carolina school systems in Onslow and Craven counties for 47 years.

She is survived by her grandson Reid F. Duncan, Jr. and wife Julie Overby Duncan of New Bern; and one sister, Hattie Forrest White of Cove City.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Cotten Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 am at Cotten Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston, NC.

Online condolences may be made at www.cottenfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

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April 5, 2015

frank duncan

I just heard about Aunt Joyce's passing! I have many fond memories of Aunt Joyce and Uncle Macon. Their life and love were examples of Christian love. May God rest them in Heaven.
Frank and Debbie Duncan

April 2, 2015

Joyce was so kind to my mother, Beatrice Wetherington Downing, who passed more than 30 years ago. I remember Joyce fondly and with gratitude. She was a gracious lady. Bobbie Downing

March 31, 2015

Patricia Hudson, former student

Dear Family, Mrs Duncan was an amazing lady. I will always remember her as one of the best teachers I ever had. She left such a special impression with her kindness on so many students. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you.

March 30, 2015

Michelle Duncan

Joyce and Macon are reunited in heaven and I am sure they are smiling down on all of us. They were such wonderful people. Joyce touched so many lives through teaching, friends, and family. She was a special lady and will be missed.

March 30, 2015

Billy & Nancy Duncan

Not only was she my aunt but she was my favorite high school teacher. Aunt Joyce was a wonderful person. She will be missed.

March 30, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members. Joyce was a very special person and we always enjoyed her visits. She was a wonderful lady.
Nature Basket and Staff, New Bern NC

March 29, 2015

Betty Wetherington

Beautiful lady inside and out. God bless

March 29, 2015

Rudy and Jane Forrest

Dear Reid Jr. and Family,
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Aunt Joyce. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel.
I think of Joyce often and cherish those memories of the comfort she gave my mother with her visits and phone calls.
We are so sorry we are unable to be there with you, but our hearts are with you, and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

March 29, 2015

George Wetherington

This was one great Lady!

March 28, 2015

Jenny Smith

Randy and I are so sorry we can't be there but our prayers are with you. Randy remembers her fondly!

March 28, 2015

Never forget Christmases at aunt Joyce's & her green punch oh yea CAROLINA basketball

March 28, 2015

Never forget Christmas eve at aunt Joyce's & her green punch she will be missed

March 28, 2015

Brenda J Witherington

Thoughts and prayers go out for the family. Mrs. Joyce was a beautiful person on the inside and outside. I can see her and Mr. Macon running around heaven rejoicing that they are back together again. You may be surprised at all the lives they have touched. RIP Mrs. Joyce...❤

March 27, 2015

Bill & Rachel Dunlap

Sending Prayers to the Duncan family

March 27, 2015

John Binkley

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Duncan family and friends .

March 27, 2015

Terry Register, Jr

There are so many good memories of Aunt Joyce. Summers at Emerald Isle, Christmas Parties, and Carolina Basketball. Truly a great lady whose hand has touched so many lives including mine. She will be sorely missed.

March 27, 2015

Jason Dunlap

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and extended family of Ms. Joyce Duncan.

March 27, 2015

Becky and Terry Register

Without a doubt one of the most inspirationist people that has ever lived. She has touched many hearts in her lifetime. If you had the good fortune of knowing Joyce Duncan consider yourself blessed

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