Pat Mauney Allen Duncan

Pat Mauney Allen Duncan, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

Mrs. Duncan was born in Canton, NC to the late William Jennings Brian Mauney and Dorothy Mae Gentry Mauney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Duncan.

Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was a member of Weaverville First United Methodist Church. Pat loved helping people and had been a nurse for over 50 years. Even after her third retirement she volunteered with Mission Hospital and received an award from the American Heart Association for her service. She was an incredible artist, extremely organized and loved gardening. Most of all she loved her family dearly especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Pat is survived by her four children; Cheryl Allen (Jim) of Charleston, SC, Dana Hunter (Terry) of Arden, Andrea Richardson (Jeff) of Keswick, VA and Brad Allen (Brandy Matthews) of Fines Creek; three step-sons, Clark Duncan (Sumner) of Asheville, Lewis Duncan (Jenny) of Washington, DC and Daniel Duncan (Ann) of Maryland; one sister, Jeannette Brown; nine grandchildren, Josh Lingerfelt (Cortnee), Carolina Nick (Nic), Justin Whittemore (Amber), Lauren Kilby (Kevin), Olivia Hedrick (Garrett), Caroline Richardson, Jake Richardson, Briana Warren (Will) and Brooklyn Sanders (Garrett); twelve great grandchildren, Dilynn, Avery, Tinley, Libby, Emry, Lennox, Willow, Madeline, Miller, Duke and Reid and two nephews, Mike Brown and Phil Brown.

The family would also like to extend their deep appreciation to Pat’s Caregiver, Sonia Jones.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian at 2:00 pm with Pastor Kelvin Moseley officiating. A livestream will be available beginning at 1:55 PM by clicking the green logo below labeled “Watch Funeral Service”.

The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

A private burial with the family will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Memory Care of Asheville or to the Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth and Families.