Rita Gail Duncan, age 69, of Harriman, passed away July 7, 2021. She worked as a phlebotomist for over 40 years, most recently at Bearden Healthcare. She enjoyed fishing and being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father: Earl Thompson; husband: Danny Duncan; and brother: Robert Thompson.

Rita was survived by her mother: Gladys Thompson; children: Tonya (Robert) Goddard, Rocky (Charity) Lowery, Scotty Lowery, and Brad Duncan; sister, Judy Willis, whom she called “her favorite sister” and her husband, Ernie; brother, Mark (Pam) Thompson; grandchildren: Anthony, Stephen, and Brady Duncan, Whitney Green, Lindsay and Makinley Lowery, Landon and Casey Lowery; great-grandchildren: Cora, Ronan, Rhea Duncan, and Ashton Green; special friend, Vickie; and a host of other family members and good friends.

The family will host a memorial service to honor the life of Rita Duncan on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church, 163 N Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN.

Visitation will be from 6 until 7 p.m. eastern with the service beginning at 7 p.m.

Obituary by Jackson Funeral Services in Oliver Springs.