Bessie Ann Duncan

In the early evening hours of Wednesday, December 16, 2020, the angels came and carried our precious Bessie into the arms of Jesus. Bessie was a very devout Christian so there is no doubt she is in heaven, free from all the pain and suffering. There are no words that can describe the love and commitment she had for her family and friends. She will be forever missed and loved by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Curly and Orpha Jones Hale; brother, William Bill Hale; as well as her grandparents, and a niece. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted and loving husband of sixty plus years, Arthur Kenneth Duncan; her four close and loving sisters, Loretta Lucado, Blanche Brower, Ellen Teaford, and Dianne Gray; brothers, Branch, Hugh, and David Hale; sisters-in-law, Peggy Duncan, Joyce Underwood, and Verna June Pringle; brother-in-law, Curtis Duncan; special friends Tom and Thalia Huff, and Delores Pugh; special nurse, Loretta Beemer with Good Samaritan Hospice; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other dear friends. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Bessie will be laid to rest in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park following the service. Rev. John Collins will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable donation in her name to Good Samaritan Hospice, or a charity of your choice. View Funeral Webcast Service Details. Visitation When Thursday, December 31st, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Funeral Service When Thursday, December 31st, 2020 11:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Thursday, December 31st, 2020 Location Cedar Lawn Burial Park Address Address Not Available Roanoke, VA