Ruby Mae Childers

Duncan

Ruby Mae Childers Duncan, 93, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday November 8, 2026, at Trinity Ridge Nursing Center, after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Duncan was born October 15, 1933, in Burke County, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Shuffler Childers. Ruby retired after sixteen years with the maintenance department of Burke County School System, mostly with Rutherford College Elementary School. The job she most loved was being a homemaker, loving wife and mother in her own home. Ruby was a faithful and active member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Aldridge, a grandchild, Matthew Duncan, brothers, Gerald Childers, Ralph Childers, Larry Childers and sister, Nancy Whisnant.

Those left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Rev. David J. Duncan of Connelly Springs, Thomas E. Ducan of Rutherford College and a sister, Martha C. Yates. Also surviving are the apple of her eye, her grandchildren, Adam Duncan of Valdese and Aaron Duncan (Sharon) of Clemons and great grandchild, Haydin Duncan.

Funeral Services for Ruby Mae Childers Duncan will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday November 14, 2026, in the Shady Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Deval Mason officiating. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 until 3:00 P.M. Saturday at Shady Grove United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 6908 Oak Ridge Church Rd., Connelly Springs, NC 28612.

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