Alberta Aileene (Rose) Duncan, 90, passed away on November 30, 2022 at Diamond Willow assisted living in Little Falls, MN. She was born in Avery County, NC on September 9, 1932 to the late Paul Rose and Grace (Shell) Rose.
Alberta’s life consisted of traveling and enjoying her time with her beloved husband, Burl Duncan, who courted her for five years before finally proposing as he did not want to spoil his friendship with his good friend Clifford (Alberta’s brother). She spent her life in various secretarial roles such as legal, receptionists, and clerical, where she perfected her work every day. Everyone who knew her knew of her attention to detail!
Alberta was a very sweet, caring person and honest to the bone! She always had a smile for you even when life was tough. After the loss of her husband and brother she moved with her sister to Minnesota, where she spent her last days becoming a vital part of her newfound family and enjoying her new companion Doxie (the dauschund). Their admiration for each other was priceless.
Alberta was survived by her sister Marion Apel; Step son Fred Duncan, sister-in-law’s; Brenda Rose and Wilma Couch, niece Pam, nephews; Larry and Tim and many other nieces and nephews.
Alberta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Burl; brother Clifford; brother-in-law Kenny; nephews Bobbie and Travis and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services provided by Sossoman Funeral Home on Sunday, December 11, 2022 with a receiving starting at 2 pm at Jonas Ridge Baptist Church, Jonas Ridge, NC. Officiating the service will be Kathy Campbell of Crossnore Presbyterian Church, and Ronnie Pyatte of Jonas Ridge Baptist church. Interment following at Jonas Ridge Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Alberta was a sweet, kind, and caring person who was a pleasure to be around. Always supportive of her late husband, Burl, and a wonderful contrast to him, the 2 together were great and a lot of fun!! I spent many days and evenings with Alberta, Burl, and my mom(Burl’s sister). We had great times and many laughs!! At the same time, Alberta was very keen and sharp. And her history in the legal field was something we talked about and had in common! Such tender and non-judgmental souls like Alberta who touch you with their simple charm and subtlety are so rare and wonderful!! Rest in peace dear Alberta!! Your Nephew. Steve
To my loving aunt I will forever cherish the moments we had together and the time God gave us to have you as part of our family.