Emma Jane Duncan
September 11, 1949 ~ November 19, 2024
Mrs. Emma Jane Duncan passed away peacefully at 1:17am on November 19, 2024. She went to be with her Lord at the age of 75.
Jane is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lewis Roger Duncan, her father and mother, John Franklin and Edna Lucille Meek, as well as her sister-in-law, Lucinda K. Meek.
Mrs. Duncan will be lovingly remembered by her son, James Christian (Helen) Hawkins; daughters, Rebecca Jayne (Robert) Orr and Katherine Julia (Ramsey) Meadows; grandchildren, Katherine Hawkins (Kyle) Roberds, James Christian Hawkins, Jr. Andrew Martin Hawkins, Kyra Adyson Orr, Rylan Emma Orr, Levi Davin Meadows, Emri Kate Meadows, and Camden Porter Orr; her brother, Alonzo F. Meek; and several step-kids, nieces, and nephews.
Emma Jane Duncan was born on September 11, 1949, in Chattanooga, Tennessee where, as a child, she came to know the Lord. She lived in various other places including Mableton, Georgia, and lastly in Rockmart, Georgia.
Jane married Roger Duncan on November 13, 2005, and they were happily married until his passing in September of 2009. Although she had various jobs throughout her life, her greatest joy was raising her children. She enjoyed devoting her time to their activities, whether it be helping to run the school PTA, being team mom, serving on booster clubs, or just being their biggest cheerleader. She also loved being Nana to her grandkids and admired them immensely.
She attended County Line Baptist Church and enjoyed helping to lead the kids at church during Sunday School over several years. She was an advocate for others, a friend to many, a beacon of kindness, and walked through life with a gentle strength, touching the lives of everyone she encountered with an unforgettable grace.
Mrs. Duncan will be honored and laid to rest at County Line Baptist Church in Rockmart, Georgia on November 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Pastor Ron Gober will officiate.
In lieu of flowers consider donating to the following causes that were important to Jane: County Line Baptist Church, an autism awareness organization of your choice, International Mosaic Downs Syndrome Association, The American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, National Stroke Association, Wounded Warrior, ASPCA, or The Humane Society.
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I have many great memories of Jane and her family since they lived across the street from us for many years, but my favorite is when she called me to tell me that my 4 year old was in her house playing with their toys! I guess she thought their toys were more fun!!! Lol🥴❤️ Love you guys so much!❤️