Sunrise: March 13, 1953
Sunset: September 9, 2018
Marilyn Duncan, 65, was born in Sioux City, Iowa and moved to Washington circa 1980.
Her passions included drawing, serving others, studying the bible, taking road trips, making others laugh and taking long bus rides. Nana, as they called her, especially loved being there for her children
Sister Duncan was an active member, serving in many different ministries, for over 20 years at To God Be The Glory located in Seattle, WA. Becoming an Ordained Minister was amongst many of her spiritual accomplishments.
Duncan worked at the YWCA for 11 years as a childcare provider. She also spent many of her early years as a CNA. She assisted her daughters with the care of their foster children. She was also a home health care provider in her most recent years.
Duncan is survived by her 5 children. She leaves 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grand daughter to celebrate her life. ‘Baby Sister’ or ‘Auntie Meme’ also leaves to cherish her memory 13 siblings, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and many loving friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother, her father and her mother.
Duncan would like to let you all know that her work here is done. God has called her home. She’ll be watching from above. Marilyn, Sister Duncan, Miss Marilyn, Auntie Meme, Baby Sister, Nana or Mom, however you called her name, says to “smile when you ‘REMEMBER ME’, laugh when you re-tell my stories, take a long bus ride when you want to sit next to me and to love each other like there’s no tomorrow”.
Home Going Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 22 at Evergreen Washelli – 11111 Aurora Ave. North, in Seattle, WA. A viewing will be held from 9:00 a.mm – 10 a.m.
Repast will begin At 2:00 p.m. at Freedom Church of Seattle located at 7817 South 125th Street.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to her grandchildren’s college fund at CashApp tag: $4Nanasbabies.
