Linda Kaye (Duncan) Lowery

Linda Kaye (Duncan) Lowery
Linda Kaye (Duncan) Lowery

May 30, 1958 ~ July 7, 2021 (age 63)

Linda Kaye Lowery, age 63, of Whiteville,  died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Whiteville. Born May 30, 1958 in Columbus County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Charlie Duncan and Ethel Mae Cartrette Duncan.

She is survived by her husband: Gary Allen Lowery, Sr. of Evergreen; a daughter: Ashley Simmons and husband Allie of Tabor City; a son: Gary Allen Lowery, Jr. of Evergreen; two brothers; Patrick Duncan of Chester, SC, Max Duncan of Dublin; a sister: Brenda Duncan of Loris, SC; six grandchildren: Caleb Buffkin, Harleigh Cox, Dylan Wilson, Skylar Lowery, Robert Simmons, and Olivia Simmons; and special friend Kenneth Cribb of Whiteville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister: Glenda Armstrong.

A memorial service will be held Friday, July 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM in the Inman Ward Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the chapel.

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