Geneva Jones Duckett
February 23, 1920 ~ March 14, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Geneva Anne Jones Duckett, 89, formerly of the Sandy Mush Community, Leicester, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the WNC Baptist Retirement Home.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Lattie L. and Pearl Plemmons Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin C. Duckett; brothers, Lattie L. Jones, Jr., Ted Jones, a sister, Marie Beck, and a step-great-grandson, Jason Case. She retired in 1983 from Taylor Instrument Co. and formerly worked at the Memorial Mission Hospital gift shop and volunteered in other areas of the hospital. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Ann Duckett Wilson and husband Gene of Asheville; a son, Michael Calvin Duckett and wife Margaret of Sandy Mush; two sisters, Billie Walker and husband, Leon, of Candler and Grace Conrad and husband, Bernard, of Weaverville; three brothers, Joe Jones and wife, Joanne, of Candler, Riley Jones and Mary of Hendersonville and Craig Jones and Eloise of Asheville. She was lovingly known as "Mama Duck" by five grandchildren, Melinda Trexler, Eugene Wilson, Jr., Kevin Wilson, Melisa Wells, and Michael Duckett; seven great-grandchildren, and step-great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend Jackie W. Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 pm Monday at the funeral home and request that memorials be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 428 Willow Creek Road, Leicester, NC 28748.
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We just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Geneva is in a better place that is so peaceful now.
Dana, Kristi, KiLee and Coleman Jones
Melisa and Family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother. Cherish your memories. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayer.
Love
Wanda
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to the family of Mama Duck. She was one of the familiar faces that I will remember fondly from childhood at Zion Hill. May your memories give you solace. Tara (Jones) Clark
It was a beautiful service. Much love, Paul, Angela and Concetta
My mother was Mary Alice Jones, and Geneva was Mama’s very special friend and thus became mine. I shall always be grateful for her and for the companionship and friendship that she and Mama shared. She was like a part of our family, and I always looked forward to seeing her when I visited Mama. They had many adventures together, and I am certain that Mama was waiting to welcome her to the end of her journey. She has been reunited with her friends and family. I love you, Geneva!
Betty – I am so sorry to hear you lost your dear Mother. I am only too well aware of all the emotions you go through when you lose a parent, you showed me kindness during the death of my Dad, my son in law and Ray last year. Please know that I will pray that God will be with you through the next few hard days and thereafter. Sincerely – Sharon
I am so sorry for your loss of your mom. I new her at the baptist home were I am a voluntere. Every time I came to visit she made me smile and I made her smile. She was a good friend to me and I will miss her so much.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of mama Duck. She was a very special Lady. We know how hard it is to lose a Mother. Just remember all the good times you had together. We have great memories we shared with all of you. May God be with you all.
Melinda,
We are so sad to know that your beloved Mama Duck has died. We know how much you loved her and how precious she was to you. She is in a much better place now and free from pain and suffering. She will always be with you, in your heart and in all the treasured memories of your childhood.
You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts at this sad time. We look forward to seeing you when you return.
I am very sorry about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gary Meadows
Our thoughts and prayers are to all of you. Please share this w/Meliss and Michael. Mike and Margaret Ellen, please let us know if we can do anything for you.
Dear Betty, Gene, Joe and Joann and family
Please know that our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all during this trying time.
We know that you all will have many special memories of her. She was a sweet lady.
We shall never forget the kindness you all showed during the death of my mother. You all are a special family. We love you all.
Love
Irma and Buddy Rudisill
St. James City Florida
Our deepest sympathy to all of Geneva’s family. You are missed and remembered by all at the Memorial Mission Hospital Gift Shop.
Melisa, your grandmother is beautiful. I am sure she is now with her Jesus & your grandfather. I am praying for you & your family.
I know you all are very close. That is a blessing!! Love you!!
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Dear Betty, Gene and Family:
I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Duckett’s passing ‒ she was without a doubt a beautiful person as well as an example and model of how we should all try to live our lives.
Although I never had the pleasure of knowing her very well, I felt as though I did through Melinda and her fond memories of her “Mama Duck.â€
I will continue to hold you in my thoughts and prayers, and rest assured that Mama Duck with her beloved Calvin dwell in His perpetual light now and forever.
Love,
Chip
Melisa,
I know you will always miss your ‘Mama Duck’. Remember that she still loves you, she’s just moved on to Heaven to reunite with Calvin and her other family members who love her as much as you. Treasure the many beautiful memories you have and pass them on to Maisey. You, Michael, Mike and Margaret, are close at heart and in my prayers.