Wanda Lee Duncan

Wanda Lee Duncan, 89, of Evansville, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus. Wanda was born just three years before the Great Flood of 1937 in Tell City, IN on February 3, 1934 to the late Charles Harlen and Mary (Glenn) Harlen Arms. Her family moved to Evansville during the war years in 1944. Wanda attended Delaware School and later graduated from the old Central High School in 1952. She enjoyed playing the clarinet and saxophone during those years. The song is gone, but the melody lingers on. Wanda met her first and only love, Jerry, in the neighborhood. They began their nearly 60 years of marriage in 1955 at Washington Avenue Baptist Church. She was gifted at telling Bible lessons to the precious children, always ready for any opportunity with her Bible, flannel board, and object lessons to share in Sunday School, VBS, Camps, Mission events and prayer retreats. “Whoever receives one little child like this in My Name receives Me.” John 18:5 When around her, you were touched by her generous, kind heart, compassion for others, and uplifting spirit. Her love for Jesus and that all may come to know Him was evident. She often spoke of His love. Jesus loves me, this I know. Jesus knows me, this I love. In 1986, when Wanda joined Grace Baptist Church, she continued sharing the good news with children and youth. Her smile will be missed, but we will meet again someday to glorify our Lord Jesus Christ together. Hope isn’t a word. Hope is a person and His Name is Jesus Christ. Wanda worked for Levinson’s Men’s Clothing store for over 22 years. Surviving Wanda is her daughter, Angela Lee Duncan of Evansville, and so many others who loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Albert “Jerry” Duncan in 2015 and by a sister, JoAnn Pierce. Funeral services for Wanda will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Grace Baptist Church, Rev. Ray Deeter officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 9:00 AM until service time on Friday at Grace Baptist Church, 1200 N. Garvin Street, Evansville, IN 47711. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 1040 N. Fulton Ave, Evansville, IN 47710 or to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 1900 E. Morgan Ave, Evansville, IN 47711. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Wanda Lee Duncan

February 3, 1934 - August 8, 2023