Duncan, ElFreeda McNiel

ElFreeda McNiel Duncan, 82, of Christiansburg, and of Florida, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Samuel and Eugenia Whitenack McNiel; as well as siblings, Glenna Manning, Luetta Gregory, Marian Lancaster, and Samuel McNiel. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Paul A. Duncan; sons, Gary A. Duncan and wife, Rhonda, Gerald E. Duncan and wife, Sharon, David P. Duncan and wife Edith-Anne; daughter, Martha D. Miller and husband, Eugene; grandchildren, Nicole Miller Yarbrough and husband Steven, Tiffany N. Miller, Jason Hopkins, Courtney Hopkins, Eddie Duncan, Jake Duncan, Georgia-Kathryn Duncan, and Paul Samuel Duncan; and sister, Opal Conner and husband, Banks. ElFreeda was born on August 6, 1930, graduated from Check High School, and received her degree from National Business College. She was a faithful member of Blacksburg United Methodist Church and enjoyed knitting, needlepoint, reading, cooking, hunting sea shells (especially at Fort Myers, FL), bluegrass music and was an avid fan of Virginia Tech sports. One of her greatest joys was taking care of her family. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Blacksburg United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Reggie Tuck and the Rev. Fred Austin officiating. There will be a private immediate family interment in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, please give donations to Blacksburg United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street, SE, Blacksburg, VA 24060, or to the Down Syndrome Association of the New River Valley, c/o Amy Stilwell, 503 Monticello Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.