of Harrison, AR
October 29, 1932 - January 11, 2015
Mary McElroy Duck, age 82 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Harrison Retirement Center. She was born October 29, 1932, in Searcy County, Arkansas, the youngest daughter of John Houston and Mary Elizabeth (Turney) McElroy. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years, Gene Duck; her son, Thomas Duck; and her sister, Maxine Rhine.
The family moved to California when Mary was 3 years old where she attended school. She finished her last two years of school at St. Joe, Arkansas and upon graduation, returned to California where she met and married Gene Duck, a member of the United States Coast Guard making a career of the military, living at various duty stations until retirement in Harrison, Arkansas.
Mary was a long time member of St. John's Episcopal Church and had been active in Altar Guild there. She worked in accounting, the auditing department of Sears in Boston; Harrison Furniture Department, and then retired from American Freightways. She was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking, and collected cookbooks.
Mary is survived by her son, Jeffery Duck and his wife Roberta, of Charleston, South Carolina; her granddaughters, Elizabeth Stephens & husband Wendell of Harrison, Kathryn Duck of Harrison, and Sarah Nettles and husband Travis of Charleston, SC; her great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Michael, Mesha, Nicole and Asher; her nieces and nephews from out of state; and many cousins and dear friends from this area.
Memorial service was Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Hills Hospice House, P.O. Box 1927, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.
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5 Condolence(s)
Mike
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Jeff and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Mike & Brenda Sullivan
Michele Archer
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Mary was definitely one of a kind. She always treated me like family. She shared her wisdom, her kindness, and love with all that had the privilege to know her. I will miss her so much. I will use some of her phrases and think of her always. God love it, precious lamb. Love you more.
Roger & Tina Turner
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
We will miss Mary, but know that she is with Gene again and has a smile on her face. She was spirited, kind and such a wonderful conversationalist. Definitely a lady who would keep you on your toes! Our lives were enriched by having Mary as a friend for so many years.
We will forever cherish the Purple Shamrocks Mary nurtured and only hope that ours will someday be as pretty hers.
We won't have email chats and exchange cartoons anymore. So one last time.....
Love & Hugs, Ms. Mary from the Turner Family.
Ralph Chance
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Jeff, although I haven't seen your Mom since we were in high school, I fondly remember her as a kind and gentle spirit. My sincere condolences. May God grant you all his peace and comfort.
Pat Taylor
Monday, January 12, 2015
Mary was a very unique and special person. She was always a lot of fun to talk with, whether in person or via email. Her attitude was motivating, and her outlook on life was down to earth. By just being a friend to Mary, she would treat you like family. I'll miss her friendship.
May God bless you all.