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Evangelist Marilynn Anita Roberts-Duncan "Kitty"

October 3, 1955 — June 5, 2025

Suffolk

Marilynn Anita Roberts-Duncan accepted the call of the Almighty and went to her heavenly home on June 5, 2025. She was born in Suffolk, VA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Linda Roberts-Brown (Mother), Henry Roberts (Father), Terry Roberts (Brother), and Deborah Roberts (Sister). Marilynn attended Clara Barton High School in Brooklyn, New York. She retired as a secretary for a Law Firm for 17 years at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Manhattan, New York. She was a member of Salvation and Deliverance Church in Harlem, New York. She also had a nickname everyone loved to call her “Kitty”. She was known for making all of her nieces and nephews eggs and waffles, and then studying for school, and then having bible study. She was also known for making banana pudding and baked ziti. She also loved to praise and worship God. She leaves to treasure her memories; Her devoted husband Bishop Glenn Duncan ; 2 Daughters Maria Lipford (Jeff) , Nicole McDonald (Shecques) ; 1 Son John Duncan (Daleeyah ) 1 Grandson (Jayquan Lipford ) ; Father Roosevelt Brown ; 4 Sisters ; Nina Saunders (Jam) , Sarah Nowell ( Walter) Sheila Roberts- Henderson , Brenda Williams3 Brothers ; Jerry Roberts ( Shelia), Barry Brown ( Joy ) , Curtis Brown ( Lisa ); 2 Sister in-law ; Jackie Gadsen , Patice Adams ; 6 Aunts ; Herley McNeally , Pastor Betty Reeves , Lillian Collins , Fonnie Powell ( Horse) , Carolyn Scott (Ruby) , Maryann Wiggins ( Rufus) ; 1 Uncle ; George Havard Gary Sr . She also leaves behind a host of godchildren, nieces , nephews , cousins , family and friends to cherish her memories.

A viewing will be held on June 12, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at New Mt. Joy Food for Living Ministry on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest at Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

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