Martha Jean “Shelby” Duncan

Tamassee, SC — Martha Jean “Shelby” Duncan, 80, of 9362 N. Highway 11, Tamassee, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2021, at her home.

 

A native of Salem, SC, Mrs. Duncan was the daughter of the late Hoyt Ford and Earline Bowen Ellenburg. She retired from Nason and attended Cherry Hill Church of God.

 

Mrs. Duncan is survived by her sons: Mike Duncan (Rhonda) of Seneca, Jimmy Duncan (Kathey) of Salem, Byron Earl Duncan (Rita) of Salem, and Kenneth Whitworth (Tanya) of Salem; brothers: Bud Ellenburg (Linda) of Salem, Paul Ellenburg (Peggy) of Liberty, Earl Ellenburg of Salem and Preston Ellenburg of Liberty; sister: Linda Land (Bobby) of Salem and Ovaline Medlin (Arthur) of Salem; eleven grandchildren: Terri Couch, Jamie Bradley, Haley Aguilar, Heather Duncan, Justin Duncan, Brandon Duncan, Kimberly Duncan, Kenny Duncan, Harley Duncan, Eden Whitworth, and Kent Whitworth; seventeen great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren: Stephanie Bridges and Nate Chappell.

 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by her son: Ricky Duncan; brother: James Ellenburg; and sisters: Annie Sue Durham and Betty Mae Burton.

 

The family would like to give a special thanks to Cottingham Hospice House of Seneca for their love and care for Mrs. Duncan.

 

The family is at their respective homes. Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.