Linda Duncan, age 70, of Paintsville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 1, 2026, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

She was born on April 4, 1955, in Amarillo, TX, to the late Clarence Duncan and Mayme Shepherd Pierce. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her stepmother, Roshelle Duncan, one brother, Mike Duncan, and one sister, Gail Eves.

She is survived by one son, Jeremy Duncan of Paintsville; three brothers: Gary (Becky) Duncan of Strunk, KY, Bruce Duncan of Pine Knot, KY, David (Rita) Duncan of Stearns, KY; two sisters: Sheila (Joe) Wilkinson of Pleasant View, TN, Karen (Lonnie) Privett of Sevierville, TN; and one precious grand dog, Willie Nelson.

Linda was an active member in several organizations, including Kiwanis, Paintsville Rotary Club, Paintsville Main Street Organization, Big Sandy Area Community Action Program, Camera Club, and GUS just to name a few. Linda was passionate about the Paintsville community, always willing to volunteer her time and efforts towards bettering the community she loved.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 P.M., Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church with Leslie Robinette officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery at Staffordsville. Friends may visit at the church from 11 A.M. Monday until the time of the funeral services at 1 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Judi's Place for Kids by contacting the Jones-Preston Funeral Home at 606-789-3501.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with all final arrangements for Ms. Linda Duncan.