Patsy Ann (Bennett) Duncan, age 86, of O'Fallon, Missouri passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, surrounded by her three children. Patsy was born October 31, 1936 in Harlingen, Texas to Ethel Florence Freeman Bennett and Wayne Bennett.
She attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas where she met her husband of 52 years, Terry Duncan. Following graduation from Baylor they moved to Dallas where they welcomed their first child, David, to the family. They then moved to Wichita, Kansas where Terry practiced orthodontics at Rogers, Duncan, and Dillehay. In Wichita their family grew to five with the addition of two daughters, Debbie and Diane.
Pat was was active in the Wichita Dental Auxiliary, serving in leadership roles and organizing many events. She earned her pilot's license and enjoyed flying with Terry on many adventures. She loved spending time with her family, traveling, and trips to their lake house, Hummingbird Hill, in Northwest Arkansas. Pat loved sports, specifically cheering on her Baylor Bears in football and basketball. She and Terry were Wichita State Basketball season ticket holders for many years.
Pat was the quiet current that kept the Duncan family running smoothly. She made everyone feel special, from birthday parties to graduation celebrations, to family vacations. Everything was special if she had a hand in it. Her actions were always intentional, thoughtful, and sincere … always putting others before herself. She adored her grandchildren and was most happy when her loved ones were together. Family was always first.
Patsy is survived by her son David Duncan (Shelly Gonzalez); daughters Debbie Johnson (Brian) and Diane Vaughn (Brock); grandchildren Andrew Johnson (Lily Shawver), Blake Johnson, Allison Duncan Hancock (Jeremy), Laynie Duncan, Gina Farinella, Sam Farinella (Caroline Lester); great grandchild Briar David Hancock; and her faithful feline companion Punkin.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband Terry Duncan; her father Wayne Bennett; and mother Ethel Florence Freeman Bennett.
In honor of her love for all animals, donations may be made in her name to ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, D.C. 20090, https://secure.aspca.org/donate/memorial.
A Celebration of Life service for Patsy will be held Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E 13TH ST N, Wichita, KS 67206 with burial to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MyLakeviewFuneralHome.com for the Duncan family.
