Obituary of Ruth Donnelly Duncan

Mrs. Ruth Donnelly Duncan, age 94, of Hwy 88, Zionville, the Sutherland Community, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home. Born May 2, 1925 in Ashe County, she was a daughter of the late Bruce and Torrence Wilson Donnelly. Ruth was an active lifelong member and servant at Sutherland Methodist Church. Mrs. Duncan enjoyed her work as a former manager at Mix-Mates, and also at the Sewing and Vacuum Center. Ruth also enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She is survived by one daughter, Martha Nelson and husband Rocky, two grandsons, Adam Winebarger of Washington, DC, Rob Nelson of Asheville, one granddaughter, Elizabeth Kellerman and husband Mike of Reno, Nevada, four great grandchildren, Sophie and Hannah Nelson, and Michael and McKenzie Kellerman, two sisters, Belle Ragan of Trade, TN and Margaret Wallace of Zionville, one sister in law, Joan Donnelly of Zionville, her caregiver, Joyce Trivette and a number of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Meredith Duncan, one son, Brooks Duncan, two brothers, Raymond and Joe Donnelly and two sisters, Virginia Lewis and Grace Wilson. Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Donnelly Duncan will be conducted Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11 am at the Sutherland United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Warren Lunsford and Rev. Ben Wilson. Burial will follow in the Wilson Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:30 until 7:30 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Medi Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Online condolences may be shared with the Duncan family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Duncan family.