Mildred Modena Duncan of Heavener, Oklahoma was born on July 5, 1929 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Frank and Mildred (Edge) Hayes and was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Heavener, Oklahoma, with family by her side. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother and sister, a precious aunt, and a wonderful friend to many in the Heavener community. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Heavener where she taught Sunday School. She was currently attending Freedom House Fellowship in Heavener, Oklahoma.
In May 1973, she graduated college with a B.S. Degree in Education. Modena retired from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services in 1986 after 20 years of service. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling and playing Bridge with her friends.
Modena spent her life devoted to her family, her husband Pete and daughter Marilyn, caring for each before they preceded her in death.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mildred Hayes; her husband, M. C. Pete Duncan; her daughter, Marilyn Duncan; and a brother, Harold Hayes.
She is survived by:

Sister in law:
Jean Hayes of Fort Smith, Arkansas

Nephew:
Keith Hayes and wife Brenda of Alma, Arkansas

Niece:
Kimberly Meeks and husband Bobby of Hackett, Arkansas

Five Great nieces and nephews

Four Great-Great nieces and nephews
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pall bearers will be: Keith Hayes, Jonathan Hayes, Tyler Delmedico, Bobby Meeks, Noah Meeks, and Brandon Sheffler.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials can be made to the Gideon International and/or Freedom House Building Fund in honor of Modena.
Viewing will be from Noon until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Wednesday; 9:00 a.m. until service time, Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral Service
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Thursday, March 7, 2024
2:00 PM
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, OK 74937