Mary Emma Schoonover Duncan, 71, died Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023, at Wake Forest Medical Center.
She was born in Clay County, WV, on June 22, 1951, to the late Ralph and Lula Schoonover.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Scottie King and her brother, Johnny Schoonover.
Mary was an Operating Room Technician prior to her retirement and had worked at Lake Norman Regional Hospital. She was an avid reader, lover of coffee and loved being outside with her fur baby, a Weimaraner, named Dixie. More than anything, she loved her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren visiting her.
Those left to cherish her memory include three sons, Jarrod Duncan (Shanna), Jason Duncan, and Michael Duncan; a daughter, Alice Cart (David); grandchildren, Danielle Cart, Dara St. John, Tyler Duncan, Michelle Duncan, Kaylee Duncan, Brady Duncan, Emilie Duncan, and Hayden Cherry; and two great-grandchildren.
At her request, there will be no formal services.
Memorials may be made to Weimaraner Rescue of the South, 2307 Abbeyglen Circle, Birmingham, AL 35226.
Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Duncan Family.
