Obituary of Mary Bernice Busbin Duckworth

Fort Valley, Georgia – Mary Bernice Busbin Duckworth, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. A Funeral Mass honoring her life will be held Friday, July 23, 2021, at 11:00AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Immediately following the services, Mary will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband of 72 years, Walter Duckworth. A visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home.

Mary was born on April 10, 1925 in Waterloo, Georgia to the late Tyus Etta Veal and Henry Busbin. Mary was a devoted church member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for many years where she served faithfully with all her soul, mind, and strength. Mary truly had a heart to serve and she lead a local girl scout club for many years. Often times Mary could be found in the outdoors gardening for which she had a true passion. In fact, she loved gardening so much she was a member of the gardening club. She will forever be remembered for her contagious smile and the love she had for everyone.

There awaiting her at the gates of heaven was her beloved husband of 72 years, Walter Duckworth.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved children, Patricia Vanderwarker (Keith), Robbie Goldsmith (Ira), Glenda Simpson (Kenneth), Mary Elizabeth Lanier (Bill), Dawn Parish (John), Walter Duckworth III (Lisa); 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and her two beloved sisters, Jackie Hampton, and Norma Baker.

It is with great honor Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with Mrs. Mary Duckworth's arrangements.

Source: Heritage Memorial Funeral Home