Dorothy Beatrice Duncan

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Dorothy was born, in September 1920, in Halifax County, Virginia, to James Henry Easley and Mary Ellen (Bailey) Easley, the fourth of six children. She was educated in the public schools of Halifax County. Dorothy was baptized in St. Paul's Episcopal Church at an early age. Her devotion to God, and the Episcopal ministry, continued throughout her life. Upon relocating to Richmond, VA, she joined St. Philip's Episcopal Church, then located on Leigh Street, and she remained a devoted member.

Doll, as she was affectionately known, was united in marriage to Edgar John Duncan, in September 1939, and their union was blessed with five children. She was actively involved in the Richmond Chapter of the NAACP during the struggle for equality in the 1950s and 1960s. She retired, from employment, as a security guard, at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, in 1982, after more than 15 years of service.

Doll passed away on August 12, 1995. She was pre-deceased by brothers, Jacob J. ("Jake) Easely and Gorge W. Easley, and a sister Elizabeth (Easley) Coleman. Left to cherish her memories, were her husband, Edgar, Sr.; her children, Gloria D. Catlett (James G.), Mary Sylvia Easter (Calvin), and Edgar J. Duncan, Jr. (Beverly), all of Richmond; Doris D. Ross (William O.) of Gaithersburg, Maryland; and Margaret L. Duncan, of Richmond; three grandchildren, Torsarn D. Roebuck (Brian G.) of Charlotte, N.C., Kelly L. Madison (David C.) of El Paso, TX, and Shanelle N. Duncan, of Richmond, VA; a brother, Elmore Easley of New York City; a sister, Virginia (Easley) Cooper, of Teaneck, NJ; two sisters-in law, Meredith Duncan of South Boston, VA, and Margaret Easley; and, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends

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