Duncan

Iva Lou Phillips Putman Duncan went to be with her Savior and family Jan. 17, at her home in Hughes Springs. Services were 10 a.m. Jan. 20, at Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed at Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Iva Lou Putman was born July 28, 1917 in Cason, from the union of Thomas Clairborn Phillips to Vada Lee Carter, who’s passing occurred Jan. 19, 1918. Ultimately, Thomas remarried Emily Nance and the two reared Iva until her union to Ceil Madison Putman on May 22, 1932. The union of Iva and Cecil resulted in 11 children. Cecil went to be with the Lord in May of 1968. Iva’s life for the following 26 years was full and faithful. Even through the trials and tribulations of  raising and inspiring her children, she maintained her spiritual strength withhumility while inspiring all she met with kindness and understanding. Iva found love with a second mate. She married Russell Duncan Feb. 4, 1994 and he passed away Feb. 14, 1996.