Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Mrs. Mamie Elizabeth (Whitehead) Duncan passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at AHC Lewis County, at the age of 99.

Mamie was born on September 19, 1921, to Enoch Whitehead and Myrtle (Sharp) Whitehead, in Waynesboro. She eventually married Clovis Edwin "Pop" Duncan, and they resided in Hohenwald. She was a loving housewife and ensured her family was taken care of above all else. She and Pop were dedicated members of Flatrock Church of Christ.

She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (David) Wix of Hohenwald; her sons, Donald (Donna) Duncan & Bruce Duncan, both of Hohenwald, her grandchildren, Stephanie Bailey, Selena (Joe) Hinson, & Nicole (Jon) Lavett, and also her great-grandchildren, Danielle Carroll, Caleb Carroll, Spencer Bailey, Tayte Hinson, Tytus Hinson, Tynlee Hinson, Emma Lavett, Daxton Lavett, and Edsily Lavett.

Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Enoch Jr., Claude, Willard "Buddy" and Jerry Whitehead, and her sisters, Maggie Rosson, Martha James, Edith James, Eva Head, and Anne Archer.

A private graveside service was held for the immediate family. McDonald Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the Downey Cemetery Fund or the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund.