Viva Kay Duncan

Mrs. Viva Kay Wise Duncan of Cumming, GA passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at her home. She was born March 22, 1937 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Lucille Brinson Wise and Robert Urquit Wise and her sisters, Joy Wise and Pam Wise Chaffin and her brother, Robert U. Wise.

Mrs. Duncan is survived by her husband of 66 years, Miles Richard Duncan III, her son, Kevin Richard Duncan and spouse Michelle Murray Duncan, grandchildren: Miles Richard Duncan IV, Elza DuBose Duncan of Cumming, Georgia. Her daughter, Valerie K. Pierce, Spouse Marshall Arthur Pierce of Alpharetta, granddaughter, Katie Elizabeth Turner and her spouse, Trey Turner, Great granddaughters, Patience May Turner (Poppy) and Dorothy Elizabeth Turner (Dottie) of Cumming, Georgia.

She is also survived by her great aunt, Frances Bullock of Cape Coral, Florida; nieces and nephew, Leigh Wise Ross of Thomasville, Georgia, Robin Wise and Gina Wise of Thomasville, Georgia, Melanie and Willis Calloway of Ringgold, Georgia and Marc Chaffin of Jacksonville, Florida.

Kay graduated from Palatka High School, she was involved in Cheerleading, Basketball, Softball, Chorus and Drama. She won Senior Superlative for " The Cutest", in high school. Kay attended and graduated Georgia Baptist School of Nursing, where she obtained an R.N. degree. Kay had a nursing career at Northside Atlanta for 38 years. She also enjoyed dancing and water skiing at Crescent Beach and St. Augustine. Kay was an avid reader. She won beauty pageants, Miss U.S. Army and Miss Ravine Gardens.

She also enjoyed singing in the church choir and playing the piano. She enjoyed traveling with her family to the beach and to the mountains. She was a true competitor in tennis. Her outgoing personality lit up a room. She was the biggest supporter of all her grandchildren, cheering them all in their sporting events. Kay was passionate coach's wife. She attended all the events and cheered on teammates to victory.

She enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners, best known for her genuine humor and for telling it "like it is!" Kay was a wonderful example of a Godly woman in her community.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 10am from the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 4-7pm. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park at 201, Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Viva Kay Duncan's Memorial Nursing Scholarship
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