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Obituary For Lucile Carrie Duncan White
Born on Friday, February 24, 1939, in Talladega, Alabama, to Joe and Jennie Chapman Duncan.
Lucile was a pillar in her church community, serving faithfully on the Usher Board and Missionary Board at Africa Missionary Baptist Church. Lucile was a graduate of R. R. Moton High School.
Lucile left her mark as a skilled presser at Palm Beach Corporation and also contributed her talents to Bemis Yarn Mill, The Presbyterian Home, and Lee's Laundry. Outside of her professional life, she found immense joy in cooking, entertaining, and was renowned for her "green thumb" in gardening and yard work.
Lucile was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose legacy lives on in the hearts of her loving family. She is survived by her cherished daughters, Rosaline White Smoot and Bernice (Harold Sr.) Foster of Douglasville, GA, and Vanessa (Nathaniel) Kelly and Rena (Willie Bernard) Merritt of Talladega, AL. Her sons, Robert Leon (Edwina) White and Dexter (Tammy) White of Sylacauga, AL, also carry forward her spirit and values. Her legacy blossoms through her grandchildren, Sabria Wynn, Deitrick (Tina) Fomby, Erica (Marvin) Simpson, Iris White, Tasha Smoot, Monzel Smoot, Quincy (Nagail) White, Antineekia (Irvin) McTaw, Santine (Latisha) White, Nicholas White, Dexter Babbs, and Morgan White; her 27 great-grandchildren; and four precious great-great-grandchildren. She leaves behind her dear sister, Josie Duncan of Albion, MI, and brothers, George (Mary) Duncan and Horace (Geraldine) Duncan, Sr. of Albion, MI. Her sisters-in-law, Winifred Duncan of Oberlin, LA, Mary Duncan of Talladega, AL, Janice McElrath of Camden, TN, and Mary Cole of Talladega, AL, will fondly remember her companionship.
Her legacy extends beyond her immediate family to include her bonus children, Betty Smith, Eleanor Monterro, Martha Boykin, Larry Simmons, Herman Simmons, and Franklin Simmons, as well as her special bonus granddaughter, Kem (Curtis) Embry. Her numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends will cherish her memory forever. She was not just a grandmother to her own family but to the entire community, always ready to lend a helping hand and a warm heart.
Lucile Carrie White passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the age of 87. Lucile was preceded in death by her beloved spouse, E.V. White; her parents, Joe and Jennie Duncan; and her siblings, A.D. Duncan, Tommy Lee Duncan, Ulysses Duncan, Minnie Ree Simmons, Elizabeth Estelle, Josephine Headen, Earline Jackson, and Irene Hawkins.
Her spirit will remain a guiding light to those she leaves behind, and her memory will forever be cherished.
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My deepest condolences to the White family... May. Lucy will be, is already missed...
Lucy, my lovely grandmother, my heart is full as I write this for you. You were more than a grandmother—you were a mother, a guide, a protector, and the foundation of our family. Your love was strong, your wisdom was deep, and your presence was something we could always count on.
You carried our family with grace and strength, always putting others before yourself. You taught us what love really looks like—patient, kind, and unwavering. Because of you, we know how to stand tall, how to love harder, and how to stay together no matter what.
It hurts that you're no longer here with us, but I know your spirit will always live on in everything we do. I will hold onto your teachings, your love, and your strength every single day. I promise to keep this family together, to uplift one another, and to continue building the legacy you started.
Rise up, Grandma Lucy. Rest peacefully and proudly, knowing the seeds you planted will continue to grow. You will forever be in my heart, and I will forever love you.
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Albert and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to your family and you. May God give each of you the comfort and peace you need. Albert and Darlene Morris
Condolences to the families of Lucile White. Ms. Lucy will always be in our hearts and will be remembered for her love of others and her beautiful smile, not to mention all of the good meals she would so graciously prepare and share. She will truly be missed but just thank God he let us keep her for four score plus years. If you need me family, I am as near as your phone. Love lives on. Rest in Heavenly peace Ms. Lucy, rest on.
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