Viola Duncan

Viola Duncan, age 87 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Athens, Tennessee and was a daughter of the late Paul Wesley Morgan and Mary Jane Hampton Morgan. She was also preceded in death by son Felix Paez, Jr.

Survivors include her sons and daughter, Johnny Sanchez, Daniel Morgan, Wesley Duncan, Juan Lazaro Servin, and Diana Haley; her siblings, Francis Hale and Roscoe Morgan; 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Viola Duncan was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She worked as a warehouse supervisor for Field Container in both Illinois and Tennessee before retiring in 2004. In this role, she displayed compassion and understanding to her subordinates.  She always showed a special level of dedication to any role she was in.   After retirement, she tried to stay busy and found herself working as a security officer with Securitas for 19 years. She enjoyed being around people and assisting them in any aspect of life.

A visitation with the Duncan family will be at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 1:00 until 5:00 pm CST.

Additionally, family and friends will gather at Ziegler Funeral Home in Athens on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, with a funeral service to be held at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Clearwater Cemetery.

If you are unable to attend the visitation and funeral service, you can sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Viola Duncan.