Patsy Ellen Glass Duncan's Obituary

September 22, 1941 — July 18, 2025

Patsy Ellen Glass Duncan, age 83 of Martin, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 22, 1941, in Brownsville, Tennessee, to late Clayton Emmett and Lucille Smith Glass. She graduated from HV Cooper High School in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and later from the University of Mississippi in 1964. She was a proud Ole Miss Rebel and was often seen wearing her red and blue.

She met Dr. William Lloyd Duncan Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee, and they married on October 24, 1965. They moved to Martin, Tennessee, in 1971, where they opened the Martin Specialty Clinic. Patsy managed the Specialty Clinic and then Surgical Associates of Martin until 2020. She was a member of the Martin First United Methodist Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and various other organizations.

Patsy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Dr. William Lloyd Duncan Sr.; daughter Dr. Elizabeth (David) Byars of Martin, TN; son William Lloyd Duncan Jr. (Tia) of Rio Rico, Arizona; granddaughter Rebecca (Boomer) Rhodes of Union City, Tennessee; granddaughter Dr. Amanda (Boone) Brown of Birmingham, Alabama; granddaughter Sarah Elizabeth Byars of Martin, TN; great grandson Emmett Rhodes; and special friend Rebecca Carson McWilliams of Halls, TN.

Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 3:00 pm at The First United Methodist Church in Martin, TN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025, beginning at 12:00 pm until the hour of service at The First United Methodist Church in Martin, TN.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-587-3121

Former Classmate in Hospice Care

I was just informed that our former classmate, Patsy Glass Duncan, has transitioned to hospice care.  It's heartbreaking to hear this news about Patsy, who lives in Martin, TN.  Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.  I will update you with the latest news from the family. 

Service at Fisher-Riles Funeral for Jackie

I was able to attend Jackie's funeral, and it was packed.  She had many people who loved her.  The only other classmate that I saw there was Johnny Hennessey and his wife.  

May she rest in peace!

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Doiron Obituary

October 10, 1941 ~ July 4, 2025

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Melsheimer Doiron died Friday, July 4, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital.  She was 83.

     Born in Vicksburg, Jackie was the daughter of the late Julius Daniel Melsheimer and Elizabeth “Libby” Cronin Melsheimer. She was a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, as well as a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

     Jackie was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier Academy, where she excelled as a cheerleader and played basketball for the SFXA Blue Streaks.  She went on to Hinds Community College, where she was a cheerleader, voted Most Friendly Girl, and a maid on the Homecoming Court.  She graduated from Business School.

    Jackie loved people, music, dancing, her friends, pen and ink drawing, her dogs, Henry, Buttons, Lucy, Lady, Rocky, and Amy, and working in her yard. She was active in the community, teaching Red Cross swimming and serving as a Water Safety Instructor.  She was the Director of City Playgrounds, volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Altar Angels, Crawford Street United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School, and the Vicksburg YMCA.  She enjoyed coaching Rec Soccer in Vicksburg and coached a team, the Strikers, to a State Championship. She also enjoyed teaching at Crawford Street Play School as the "Movin' n' Groovin'" teacher.  She made many friends at Play School, and she loved and taught many children over the 10 years she worked there.  

    Jackie loved her family. She is survived by her three children, Julie Lizabeth Doiron Sosebee (Craig), Phillip L. Doiron, Jr. (Kara), and Jacqueline Danielle Warnock (Brad), six grandchildren, John “Jack” Sosebee (Sofia), Elizabeth Sosebee Donatucci (Kyle), Anna Kate Doiron Andrews (Sam), Ally Doiron, Mary Bradley Warnock (fiance’ Reed Roberts), Wes Warnock, and a future great-grand-daughter,  Baby Donatucci.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Phillip L. Doiron, Sr.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue, with services to follow, officiated by the Rev. Robert Dore. 

     Instead of flowers, the family asks for donations to Vicksburg Catholic Schools, Crawford Street United Methodist Church Play School, and Paws Rescue Animal Shelter.

Classmate Jackie Melsheimer Doiron Dies

Classmates:

This is sad news - I was informed this morning that our classmate, Jackie Melsheimer Doiron, passed away today.  It was sudden, and she had coded and could not be brought back.  I will keep you posted on arrangements.  

Marian

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