Mary Grace Biber-Duncan Obituary (1928 - 2009)

Mary Grace Biber Duncan, age 81, a fifty-year resident of Okemos, Michigan, died 16 September 2009. She was born 19 May 1928 to Edward Albert Biber and Julia Laura Thomas Biber of Lansing, Michigan. Mary attended Foster Elementary School, Pattengill Junior High School and graduated from Lansing's Eastern High School with the June class of 1946. She studied textiles and clothing at Michigan State College (University) in the department of Home Economics. During her lifetime Mary was a member of South Baptist Church, East Lansing Trinity Church and, most recently, First Baptist Church of Okemos. She taught Sunday School, served in the nursery, taught child evangelism and mentored the college group. On 21 May 1949 Mary was joined in marriage with James R. Duncan and they lived as man and wife for sixty years. Mary lived a life of service in devotion to her husband and children and, above all, to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband James, their children: James Roger III (Becky), Stephany Elizabeth, Mark Edward (Donna), Gregory John (Kathleen) and Laura Kathryn (Andrew); five grandchildren: Micah Andrew, James Roger IV, David Lee, Brittany Hope and Brandy Faith; and three great granddaughters: Mallory Faith (now with the Lord), Stella Isabel and McKenzie Hope. In addition, she is survived by her beloved sisters Kathryn McClellan of Avon Lake, Ohio and Julia Dewey of Cranston, Rhode Island and their respective families. A memorial service will be will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, 22 September 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Okemos. In lieu of flowers send donations to your place of worship.