Helen L. Duncan age 81 of Leesburg died Friday, October 21, 2011 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky. She was born May 5, 1930 in lees burg, Ohio the daughter of the late Noble and Flora Moore Priest. Mrs. Duncan had worked for the Wil-Knit Hosiery Company in Leesburg and had also worked for several years for the Candle-Lite Company in Leesburg. She was a member of the Leesburg United Methodist Church and had attended the Leesburg Friends Church. She is survived by one daughter, Cheri (George M.) Hazelbaker of Leesburg, three grandchildren, Jayson (Deidre Evans) Hazelbaker of Cincinnati, Jenna Comer of Washington Court House, Jerica Hazelbaker of Cincinnati, two great grandchildren, Jayden and Jasmine Comer, one sister, Lois L. Brunty of Woodville, Ohio one sister-in-law, Patricia Duncan of Samantha and one brother-in-law, Lewis Duncan of Leesburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jay H. “Tom” Duncan on March 16, 1994, one sister, Phyllis Bobbitt and two brothers, Kenneth and Donald Priest. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25th at the High Top Cemetery in Samantha. Pastor John Fitzgerald will officiate. There will be no public visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. The Turner & Son Funeral Home is serving the family. For more information or to send condolences to the family please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
May the grace and peace of God be with all of you at this time. Roseanna
Dearest Cheri and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. We send love and strength your way from across the miles.
Cheri and family, Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know it is difficult, she was a wonderful person. Mom would talk often of the good times they all had when they were young. We had good times as well when we were all in school and would come to your house, Keeping you in my thougts and prayers.
We just wanted to let you know how much we care. We certainly remember fondly getting to be her neighbor when Kara was young. You are all in our prayers.
Dear Cheri and Mike, Just hope you know you're thought about and cared about. Hope you find special comfort in knowing your mother and all she meant to you will remain in your heart forever. For every memory of Helen, this brings a wish for peace. With deep sympathy, Nancy Karnes
My thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your mother. It is so hard to lose a loved one especially your mother. Your mom was a great woman and I have many fond memories of her when growning up in the Highland/Leesburg area. May it give you comfort knowing that she is in the loving arms of our heavenly Father.
We are so sorry to hear about Helen's passing. She was always a favorite! You have our sincere sympathy.
So sorry to hear of your loss Cheri. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Cheri, We were so sorry to hear the news about Helen. We are sorry we were unable to attend the services because we both had to work that day. We send our deepest sympathy. She will be greatly missed in the family.