Myrtle Thomas Duncan passed away July 11, 2018, in Longview, Texas.

She is survived by her six children, Delilah Rutigliano, John Gunalda, Pamela Gonzalez, Ray Gonzalez, Laura Gonzalez and David Gonzalez; as well as 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She also had three stepchildren, Eric Duncan, Terry Duncan and Donna Atascosa.

She was preceded in death by her father, Purvis Thomas and Clonie Breland Thomas, and sister, Elaine Thomas Arnold. Her surviving siblings are Leroy Thomas and Lena Thomas Campbell, as well as numerous cousins and nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Sunday, July 15, at Bible Baptist Church in Thomas at 1 p.m., with food and fellowship afterwards.

A Gofundme account as been set up to assist with funeral expenses, in lieu of flowers.