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On June 21, 1928, a baby girl named Wilma Jean Sutton of Woodward, OK was born, forever changing history. Wilma Jean, the only child to Bud and Pearl Sutton, grew through the years into a beautiful, fun and vibrant woman named Jeanne Sutton. It wasn’t until the spring of 1946 that she caught the eye of a young, University of Oklahoma student, John Hill Duncan. On August 17, 1947, Jeanne and John married and started their life adventure together. Their adventure was not for the faint of heart. The Air Force mapped their course and their children Janis, John, Diane and David stamped new memories in their passports. Jeanne was resilient and with her strength and independence built a loving home that welcomed anyone through its doors. After a career of service with the Air Force, John and Jeanne chose to retire in Surfside Beach, SC, with hopes that the beach would draw friends and family for visits. And it did! They hosted fantastic parties, luaus and celebrations as they gathered with people they loved and those they’d just met. Years passed and their children had children. The world saw them become doting grandparents who showed a new generation what fun and love meant. Jeanne lost John on December 11, 1992, but memories were still to be made and fun to be had. Jeanne was an avid traveler, loved food, enjoyed Coca-Colas and hot doughnuts. Her neighbors became family and many chihuahuas knew her as their mama. In her final years, she made memories with great-grand babies and traveled as her health allowed her. Jeanne will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, child-like joy, hospitality and zest for life. She is survived by her four children, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, countless neighbors and friends that became family and a plump chihuahua who will miss sharing leftovers with her mama. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. In Lieu of flowers, Jeanne asked that any donations be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church of Surfside Beach, SC. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Jeanne S Duncan

June 21, 1928 - August 26, 2018