Mary Shasta Self Duncan, 80, of Maiden, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at her residence.

She was born April 21, 1944 in Catawba County to the late Clyde and Ruth Johnson Self. Shasta was a member of Redeemed Baptist Church in Lincolnton and retired from her family business, Lake Norman Upholstery.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James Winston Duncan; sister, Betty Burgess; and brother, Paul Self.

Those left to cherish her memory are;

Son: Eric Duncan and wife Monica of Maiden

Daughter: Angela Hensley and husband Darrell of Maiden

Brothers: Benny Self of Salisbury

               Morris Self and wife Doris Gastonia

Sister: Myrniss Devine of Iron Station

Grandchildren: Tanya Jones, Bridgett Brannon, Brenna Frey, Abby Duncan, and Alyson Duncan

Great-Grandchildren: Emma Jones, Carter Jones, and Oakley Jones

A service to celebrate Shasta's life will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Redeemed Baptist Church in Lincolnton. Rev. Alan Wheeler will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. at Redeemed Baptist Church. The family will hold a committal service on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton.

Memorials may be made to Redeemed Baptist Church Missions, 1525 Riverview Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092

Condolences may be sent to the Duncan family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com

The Duncan family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111