Cynthia Ann Duncan

On February 11, 1956, in Anniston, Alabama, Cynthia Ann Funderburg Duncan began her earthly journey when she was welcomed to the world by her beloved parents, David Funderburg, Sr. ad Nora English Funderburg. Mrs. Duncan committed her life to Christ and united with Greater Thankful Baptist Church in Anniston where she was baptized. She started her formal education in the Anniston City School System and attended Thankful Elementary School. She continued her education in the Calhoun County School System and graduated with the class of 1974 from Saks High School. Upon completing high school, Cynthia entered the workforce with Anniston Sportswear. Along life's journey, Cynthia met the love of her life, Mr. Willie R. Duncan. On November 10, 1979, Willie and Cynthia started a 45-year journey by uniting in holy matrimony. This union was blessed with three beautiful children. Being a devoted military wife, she traveled the world with her family and was afforded the opportunity to live in Indianapolis, Indiana; Colón, Panama; Würzburg, Germany; Mobile, Alabama and eventually back home to Anniston, Alabama. She had a passion for taking care of her beautiful flowers. Cynthia was known for cooking a mouthwatering meal and baking delicious cakes for her family. On Friday, November 8, 2024, after 68 blessed years of life, Cynthia answered the Master's call and entered eternal peace. She was preceded in death by parents, David and Nora Funderburg, sister, Laura Jean Funderburg, father and mother-in- law, Moses Mallard, Sr and Lula Mae Duncan; brothers-in-law, Albert Duncan, Willie Nell Mallard, Goldstein Mallard, William Mallard, Sr, Charlie Mallard, A.C. Mallard, Frank Mallard; and sister-in-law, Nancy Mallard. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving husband of 45 years, Willie R. Duncan of Anniston, AL; sons, DeArise Duncan, Cameron Duncan, Kelvin Duncan all of Anniston, AL; brothers, David Funderburg, Jr. (Dorothy) of Anniston, AL, Joseph Funderburg of Anniston, AL; sister, Tarazetta Funderburg Jackson. (Johnny) of Anniston, AL, grandchildren, Knox Rodgers Walton Duncan and A'Myah Berry; brothers-in-law, Michael Duncan of Anniston, AL, David L . Briskey of Fayetteville, NC, Gary Duncan of Raleigh, NC, Moses Mallard (Flora) of Anniston, AL , Eugene Mallard of Anniston, AL, Archie Mallard of Dayton, OH; sisters-in-law, Margaret Duncan of Baytown, TX, Patricia Mitchell (Curtis) of Fayetteville, NC, Jacquelyn McClellan (Wayne) of EL Paso, TX, Wanda Duncan of Anniston, AL, Darlene Briskey of Anniston, AL, Elizabeth Hofler of Alexandria, AL; and a host nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. As we bid farewell to Cynthia, we take solace in knowing that she is now an angel in the embrace of God, watching over us with love and grace.

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Cynthia Ann Duncan

February 11, 1956 - November 8, 2024