Leigh Harrell Duncan

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Leighanne Harrell Duncan, a beloved wife, mother, Yaya, sister, and friend whose love and strength touched everyone around her.

After a courageous battle with cancer, she entered into eternal paradise surrounded by the love of her husband , children and best friends. Through every season of life, she remained strong in faith, fierce in love, and deeply devoted to the people she cared for most.

She was the loving wife of Dennis Duncan, whose lifelong love and devotion stood beside her through every chapter of life and cared for her to the very end. Together they built a beautiful family rooted in loyalty, love, laughter, and unwavering commitment.

She leaves behind her children: Dalton (Nicolle), Savannah (Dee), Andrew (Kenzie), and Jordan. She was also the proud and devoted Yaya to Brayden, Addison, Cammie, Bryce, and Marsali, who brought endless joy and purpose to her life.

She is also survived by her loving sister, Wendy and (Michael), and her brother, Tripp (Karen) as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Nancy Harrell, whom she loved dearly and cared for selflessly throughout their lives.

She loved her family more than anything in this world. Whether she was planning family vacations down to every detail, hosting holidays that felt magical, spoiling her grandchildren with sleepovers, or simply loving her people fiercely and loyally, she gave everything she had to the people she loved.

She had a special love for the beach, where she found peace, joy, and beauty in God’s creation. Sunrises, sunsets, the ocean, and sea turtles brought her happiness and reminded everyone around her to slow down and appreciate life’s simple gifts.

She will be remembered for her strength, wisdom, loyalty, humor, and the way she made the people around her feel deeply loved and cared for. She loved with her whole heart and lived life fully.

Though her absence leaves an immeasurable void, her love, traditions, faith, and memories will continue to live on through her family for generations to come.

Service will be held Thursday 5/28 1pm at Church of the Holy Spirit 6011 Merriman Rd. Roanoke, VA with reception to follow. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home Electric Road Chapel (540)632-4200.