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. 

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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