FRANKLIN - Mary Lee Buchanan Duvall, 96, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.
Born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Mary was the daughter of the late Audie and Mae Duncan Buchanan. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Duvall was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Duvall Burrell; two brothers, Audie Buchanan Jr. and Paul Buchanan. She was a member of Cowee Baptist Church, the Cowee Quilters and loved sewing and working in her yard.
Mrs. Duvall is survived by a daughter, Shelia Young (Gene) of Franklin; son-in -law, Walter “Sonny” Burrell of Franklin; sister, Evelyn Hall of Charlotte; and a half brother James Buchanan of Spruce Pine. Mary also has four grandchildren, Adam Burrell (Angela), Eric Burrell (Kristin), Tara Sund (Richie), and Mark Young (Jennifer); seven great-granddaughters, Jordan Burrell, Payton Burrell, Avery Sund, Kayla Burrell, Corey Burrell, Eden Burrell and Reece Sund. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Private graveside services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cowee Baptist Church, attn: music department, 6301 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.