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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Nancy Jeanne

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Duncan

Oct 26, 1941 — Jun 21, 2026

St. James

Obituary

Nancy Jeanne Duncan (Brezette), 84, of St. James, Missouri, formally of Berkley, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 21st, 2026, with her loving family by her side.


Nancy was born on October 26, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1959. Nancy later married Norman Ray Duncan, and together they built a life centered on family, faith, and community.


Nancy was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness and caring spirit touched many lives. She was actively involved at St. John Lutheran Church in St. James, Missouri, where she faithfully served as treasurer and gave generously of her time and dedication.


She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Ray Duncan; her parents, Warren E. Brezette and Egberdina 'Dena' VanAmayden; her daughter, Shelli Lea Black (nee Morefield); her granddaughter, Cassie Lea Brady (nee Black); and her brother-in-law, Samuel 'Walt' Walker.


Nancy is survived by her brother, Michael W. (Jia) Brezette of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey; her sister, Karen L. Walker of Spring City, Tennessee; her son, Scot T. (Debi) Morefield of Tawas City, Michigan; her son, Bryan S. Duncan of St. James, Missouri; daughter Joye (Billy) Weis of Shelby Twp, Michigan. Nancy also has 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.


Nancy will be remembered for her deep faith, love of family, willingness to serve others, and the warmth she shared with everyone who knew her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

Nancy Duncan will lie in state at 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 27, 2026 at St. John Lutheran Church in St. James, Missouri.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 27, 2026 at St. John Lutheran Church in St. James, Missouri with Pastor Steve Allen officiating. Barbara Jernigan will provide the organ music. Nancy's ashes will be interred in Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley Michigan next to her husband.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the St. John Lutheran Church in St. James, Missouri

Online condolences may be entered at www.jonesfunerals.com

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

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