Debra S. Duncan

Debra S. Duncan, 58, of Hudson, Ind., and formally of Convoy, OH, passed away at on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 1:45 am at her residence surrounded by her family after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She has always been a tough, stubborn, little fighter which definitely flourished over this past year.

She was born July 23, 1958, in Decatur, Ind., the daughter of Carolyn Michaud and the late Dick Beard. Deb married Jeff Duncan on May 10, 1986; he survives. The love between these two has never failed and could be seen through the eyes of anyone who met them.

She graduated from Crestview Schools in 1976 and later graduated from Ivy Tech as an LPN in 1992. Following graduation, she worked at Convoy Nursing Home, Parkview Hospital, home health and her and Jeff owned and operated Remedy Sports Bar & Grille for six years before moving to Turkey Lake, Hudson, IN. She enjoyed sitting out by the lake, taking boat rides, shopping, working in her flower gardens, camping, and spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

Survivors include daughters Dani’elle (Jason) Rockey of Columbia City, Ind., Jordanne (Seth) Clyde of Morrow, OH, D’Erin (Matt) Landis of Decatur, Ind., and Kortnie (Holden) Elkins of Maryville, TN; a sister Darla Liatos of Van Wert, OH; brothers Dick (Jane) Beard of Decatur, Ind. and Derek (Katie) Beard of Frankfort, KY; father and mother-in-law Bill and Karen Duncan, Middle Point, OH; brothers-in-law Kevin (Kathy) Duncan, New Bremen, OH and Brian (Sunday) Duncan, Convoy, OH; grandchildren Abi Hartman, Althea and Vada Clyde, Ireland Rockey, Briggs Landis; and several nieces and nephews.

Deb was also fortunate to gain an extended family of support in 1996 when her mother remarried to Gene Michaud. Gene’s children include Brad Michaud, Kirk (Annette) Michaud, Lisa (Todd) Glenn, Leann (Troy) Gaerke and their families.

Preceding Deb in death are her father Dick Beard and infant brother Daniel Beard.

Memorial visitation will be held from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Cornerstone Community Church Fellowship Hall located at 909 East Monroe Street in Decatur.

Preferred memorials are to the family.