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Ethelene Hale Duncan

October 05, 1939 - January 21, 2026

Ethelene Hale Duncan, 86, of Floyd, Went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 21, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy & Almeda Hale; brothers, Lee Hale, George Hale; son, Leonard (Jr) Cox; daughter, Virginia Benton; son-in-law, Richie Benton.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Milton Duncan; daughter, Shelia Janney (Russell); sister, Frances Huff (Galen); Sister-in-law, Freeda Harris; grandsons, Ricky Hunley, Danny Hunley (Lori); granddaughter, Robin Cicarelli (Pat); along with many other relatives, special neighbors and friends that will miss her dearly.

Ethelene very much loved her church family at pleasant valley and was an active member serving as Sunday School secretary for many years, participating in women’s bible study, and singing in The choir. Ethelene loved her flowers and mowing the lawn, which she called “her therapy”. We are comforted in knowing that Ethelene is in Heaven with Jesus Christ singing his praises.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 24, 2026, at 11am, at Pleasant Valley Church with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Brian Turpin officiating. Interment will be at Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 


Guest book

Mr and Mrs Dwayne Weddle

Willis va
January 22, 2026

Sorry for your loss she will be missed.prayer for the family and friends Melissa and Dwayne Weddle


Seth Hutchins

Alum Ridge Road
January 22, 2026

Praying for Duncan family and Sheila and Russell. I am got losts hugs of her and missing of her at church!! 🙏🙏🤲 🤲 🤲 Love , Seth Hutchins


Paul & Kim Shively

Floyd, Va
January 22, 2026

Sheila & Russell, we're praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.


Hilda Duncan Burnette

Floyd
January 23, 2026

So sorry for your loss. MAY God be with you and comfort you during this time. She was a great sweet lady.


Rebecca Quesenberry Worrell

Quesenberry Road
January 23, 2026

Sheila, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She made the best Rhubard Pie's. For many years, she and your dad would visit my parents, and your mom would bring them a pie. They enjoyed the pie and visits so much.


Nancy Wade

Floyd va
January 23, 2026

She will be missed by church family i will miss her beautiful smile i loved her so much she was such a sweet lady God has her now one day we will see her again looking forward to seeing her again


Rita Faye Turpin and James Worrell

Floyd
January 23, 2026

Much love, care and support to all family members. So enjoyed my conversations with Ethelene. Rita


Frankie turner

Floyd
January 23, 2026

Such a sweet lady. Will miss her. Thinking of this special family


Richard Duffner

903 Walker Street, Radford, Virginia
January 24, 2026

With prayers for the family.


Duane & Sheila Weeks

Willis
January 24, 2026

So sorry for y’all’s loss. Love, hugs & prayers for you all.


Robert and Arlene Dowdy

Blacksburg
January 24, 2026

We are so very sorry for your loss. Ethelene was a very special lady. Our prayers are with your entire family. Robert, Arlene, Kathy, and Bobby Dowdy


Brent and Gwen Hendrick and Family

Floyd Va
January 24, 2026

We are so very sorry for your loss. We will forever remember Ethelene singing in the choir. May God comfort each of you.


wanda martin

Christiansburg
January 25, 2026

So sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this difficult time. She was a wonderful person.


Louise Thompson

Floyd, VA
January 25, 2026

Ethelene was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met! She will be sadly missed by her family and church family! Love and prayers to All! Love


Tina Mabry

Willis,Va
February 24, 2026

So sorry my heart goes out to the family she was a wonderful caring kind sweet lady bless you all hugs & prayers love you all she will be missed! Paul&Tina Mabry&Hailey Ballinger& Trenton&Natalie