Obituary

Neta Von Dykes Duncan

February 14, 1938 - October 2, 2024

Neta Von Dykes Duncan, age 86 and a resident of the Hackley Community, passed away Wednesday morning October 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She worked alongside her husband and later her son on the family dairy farm, Duncan Acres, for nearly all of her adult life. Neta was a hard-worker always willing to perform any job needed, for the dairy, her family, church or community. She put the needs of others well above herself and enjoyed caring for her husband and family. Neta was a member of New Stateline Baptist Church that often provided meals for her church family or others in the community that were ill or had lost a loved one. She was an excellent cook, especially known for her delicious egg custard pies, and she made different jellies that were later shared with her family and friends. Neta enjoyed cooking for her family, sewing and painting, with many pretty paintings displayed around her home. She loved working in her yard and tending her vegetable and flower gardens. Earlier in life, she and her husband traveled often with a special group of friends, visiting Australia, New Zealand, several countries in Europe, and just about every state including Hawaii. Neta loved vanilla ice cream cones while at home relaxing or anytime she had a doctor visit or trip out of town. She was certainly the backbone of her family, always there for each and every need, whether working long hours on the dairy, giving her trusted advice or a simple encouragement in the times when it mattered. Neta will be forever missed by all those that loved her.

Survived by: Husband of 67 years: Ray Duncan of Hackley; 2 Sons and Daughters in law: Brent and Laurie Duncan of Hackley, Ronnie and Robin Duncan of Tylertown; 4 Grandchildren and Spouses: Brandon Duncan, Shaun and Melinda Duncan, Justin and Hannah Duncan, Jamey and Ariel Duncan; Great-grandchildren: Sebastian, Liela, Ethan, Corbin, Paxton, Branson, Brailey, Breona; 2 Brothers and a Sister in law: Lynwood and Eleanor Dykes of Tylertown, Frank Dykes of Tremont, MS; Special Niece and Friend: Evelyn Hobgood; Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

She was preceded in death by her daughter Donna Duncan Brooks, parents Cressa Buren Dykes and Bertha Davis Dykes, sister in law Bonnie Dykes and other family members.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home (1109 Bene Street, Franklinton) on Tuesday October 8th from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 12:00 pm Tuesday with Eld. Darren Uzell and Eld. Duane Ball officiating. Burial will follow in the New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery near Dexter, MS.

Pallbearers: Brandon Duncan, Shaun Duncan, Justin Duncan, Jamey Duncan, Branson Duncan, Ernie Riley

Honorary Pallbearers: Sebastian Duncan, Austin Riley, James Riley, Horace Seals