Linda Duncan was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on July 20, 2025, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.

Linda (Smith) Duncan was born on April 30, 1941 to Barney Ira Smith, Sr. and Gertrude May (Dorr) Smith She was predeceased by her loving husband Edward J. Duncan, her brothers Barney Smith Jr, Edgar Smith, Doug Smith, Larry Smith, Kingsley Smith, Bobby Smith, sisters Nancy (Smith) Perry and Wendy Smith, grandson Garrett and great-granddaughter Makayla.

Linda leaves behind her daughter Trudy Seavey as well as her children-Randy, Phil J, and Angela, her sons Ronald Burgess Sr. and his wife Doreen as well as their children- Trudy, Ron Jr., and Brandon, Sheridan Burgess and his wife Marion and their children-Timothy, Donnie, and Skip, Weldon Burgess and his wife Denise and their children-Nicole, Eddie, and Samantha. She also leaves behind her brother Randy Smith and his wife Karen, sisters-in-law Mary Smith and Debbie Smith, and a brother in law Mike Perry. She also leaves her great-grandchildren-Britton, Kenzie, Alexis, Brielle, Evelyn, Mason, Autumn, Brook, Aubrey, Kameron, Emily, Connor, Ryder, Rose, and Theodore as well as great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins who all had a special place in her heart.

Linda, (Nan, Ninny, Nan Nan) had multiple health complications, which she faced with bravery, courage and an outright grit and toughness that was indicative of how she lived her life. Her deteriorating health did not stop her from taking vacations with her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including her first plane ride at the young (at heart) age of 82 to traverse down to Florida where they experienced trips to the beach, went sightseeing at the aquarium, visited theme parks, and attended bird shows with a highlight for Nan being their visit to Paula Deen’s restaurant in SC.

Linda came from a talented musical family. She could strum a guitar and from an early age, found a niche in singing country music. She won many local talent contests and was even featured on TV with Dick Curtis. Her beautiful voice could be often heard singing for her four children and as they grew up, singing karaoke with them at parties and gatherings.

She loved playing Beano and Bonco especially when she won. She kept her mind sharp with word searches, crossword puzzles and her competitive streak came out when she was playing cards with her daughter and grandson. She loved her cat, Snuggles who stayed by her side and brought her joy as a visitor during her stay in the hospital.

In her later years, her daughter introduced her to Charleston Church Downeast. The amazing congregation welcomed her immediately and they became part of her extended family. She attended church as often as her health allowed, eagerly awaiting a meaningful and well-delivered sermon, conversations with people she cared about, and songs of worship which she sang with a smile on her face and love emanating from her heart. She found comfort in her faith and was ready to be received Home and be reunited with loved ones who had already left this world.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, August 10 at 2 PM at Charleston Down East Church in Sullivan. All are welcome to help us celebrate her life and share memories.   

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