About This Memory Space
This page was created for Ruby L. Duncan's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Ruby L. Duncan's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Ruby L. Duncan. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Ruby L. Duncan crafted a life rich in faith, simple joys, and unbreakable family ties, leaving behind a tapestry of warmth that enveloped generations in her care.
Born in Birmingham, Michigan, Ruby grew up immersed in Indiana's welcoming landscapes, where she nurtured a spirit grounded in profound faith and boundless compassion. Her days revolved around scripture readings with morning coffee, embodying patience and generosity in every interaction. She embraced everyday delights—tending her garden, solving intricate puzzles, and diving into board games or card matches with loved ones. Backyard barbecues, family reunions in Indianapolis, sports on TV, game shows, and reality TV all sparked her joy. As a steadfast Baptist, Ruby's devotion shaped her world, turning her home into a haven of kindness and openness that resonated deeply with all who entered.
Ruby dedicated her energies primarily to her home and family, channeling her nurturing spirit into creating lasting bonds rather than formal professional pursuits.
Family & Loved Ones
Cherished escapes like trips to Rockport, Texas, and unexpected getaways to Florida with her daughters stood out as Ruby's pinnacle of happiness, right alongside the arrivals of her children, which she held as life's supreme gifts. Her expansive family circle included five daughters—Linda Sue Grimes, Rita Kay Dobbs, Deborah Carol Baker (with husband Ted), Patricia Joan Cain (with husband Mike), and Cheryl Anna Russell (with husband Dan)—alongside a multitude of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren who filled her days with purpose. Preceded by her husband Thomas Doyle Duncan, sons Thomas Jr., Donald, and Ronald, and several other cherished relatives, Ruby's gentle guidance and open-hearted presence wove enduring threads of support through her lineage.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from Ruby's wide-reaching circle capture a woman whose quiet strength and joyful spirit left indelible marks, with recurring notes on her faithful heart and the comfort she extended to everyone.
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