Gerene Duncan

Gerene Duncan, 97, of Big Spring, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in a local care facility. Graveside funeral services will be at 9:00 AM Friday, May 10, 2002, at Trinity Memorial Park with Dr. David Ring, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating.     She was born on September 24, 1904 in Caddo, Oklahoma to Walter and Jennie Dawson Craig. She married Hugh Duncan on January 4, 1930 in Big Spring, Texas and he preceded her in death on January 28, 2002.      Gene spent most of her early life in Sherman, Texas where she graduated from high school and attended Austin College. She taught school for five years at Roscoe and Southmayd, near Sherman. Her husband, Hugh, had worked for Texas Electric Service Company and they had also lived in Midland and Sweetwater.     She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Philathea Sunday School Class, the United Methodist Women, the Modern Women's Forum and the Study Club.     She is survived by her son, Craig Duncan of Big Spring.     The family suggests memorials to: The First United Methodist Church, P.O. Drawer 1229, Big Spring, Texas 79721-1229.     Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. www.npwelch.com,