Duncan, Ollie Akers

Ollie Akers Duncan, 93, of Christiansburg, passed away, Friday, July 3, 2009. She was born in Floyd County, Virginia, the daughter to the Late Zebrum and Minnie Reed Akers.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Alvis Duncan, brother, Harvey Akers, sisters, Effie Fisher, Ruby Akers Dupris, Toye Marie Akers, Edath and Elisha Duncan and brother-in-law, James Earl Gathercole.

She is survived by her sister, Erma Gathercole, of Salem; niece and nephew, Sandra and Gary Arnold, of Greenville, S.C.; great-nephew, Jarred Arnold and his wife, Kim; great-great-nephew and niece, Collin and Hannah Arnold. Also surviving are many other nieces, nephews and special friends, R.B. Duncan and Charlie Wayne Miles, both of Christiansburg.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2009, at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Don Peters and Rev. R. Douglas Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.HorneFuneralService.com

The Duncan family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.