Elaine Duncan, 83, of Carthage, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 11:29 AM at her
home.
Elaine was born on April 17, 1938, in Lacrosse, Illinois, the daughter of Morris and Frances
(Dunn) Housewright. On March 4, 1961, she was united in marriage to Bill Duncan in Carthage.
He preceded her in death on October 10, 2005.
Elaine graduated from Carthage High School in 1958. She was a member of the United
Methodist Church in Carthage. Elaine was a homemaker and very much a people person. You
may have enjoyed visiting with her when she worked in the Carthage area at Casey’s, Wareco
Service Station, SuperValu or Crystal Ball Roller Rink. Elaine was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and
enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially her favorite, #9 Chase Elliott. She was an animal lover –
including her two dogs, PeeWee and China. Elaine enjoyed nature, gardening and yearly
summer vacations. One of her favorites was going to see Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty in
Nashville, Tennessee.
Elaine is survived by two children: her daughter Tammy (Ron Flanegan) Varner of Burnside,
Illinois and son David (Kim Southerland) of Dallas City, Illinois; three grandchildren: Jessica,
Brandy and Jeanne; five great-grandchildren: Sheppard, Leahava, Isabelle, Calvin and Oakland;
her brother Robert (Reva) Housewright of Burlington, Iowa; her sister Shirley Stephenson of
Carthage and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Bill.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Moss Ridge Cemetery in
Carthage, with Pastor Jennifer Fielden officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hearts of Hancock Humane Society.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.