Jean Gravely Rawlins Duling of 208 Taft Street in Eden, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 5, 2014, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 8, at Immanuel Friends Church. Burial will follow in Lawson Cemetery.
Mrs. Duling was born in Leaksville, NC, to the late Maurice Guerrant Rawlins, Sr. and Lily Eanes Rawlins. She graduated from Tri-City High School, Class of 1954 and began employment with Fieldcrest Mills. Jean moved to Washington, DC and was employed by the US Air Force Office of Special Investigations. She later moved to London England and was with the US Embassy in London, England. Jean received her Bachelor Degree from UNC at Greensboro and attended graduate studies at Univerisity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She retired as a social worker with Rockingham County Child Protective Services. Jean loved horses from childhood and realized a dream of showing horses in competition. Her love of her friends and her dependability never wavered.
She is survived by her son, David Rawlins Duling and wife, Cheryl Atkins Duling; grandson, Walker Rawlins Duling; and two granddaughters, Emma Gray Duling and Lily Eanes Duling, all of Durham; loving partner, Eddie Tuck, Sr.; and her loving friends, Dot Evans, Carolyn Evans, Kay Brooks, Joanne Wright, and Debra Seavers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and friend, Clyde Vernon Duling, Jr.; and her brother, Maurice Guerrant Rawlins, Jr.
The family will receive friends Tueday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
I loved her, such a sweet person. Will miss seeing her at church. Went on a retreat at Kitty Hawk with her last year and we had a wonderful time and a great message of GOD. She will truly be missed by our whole church.
Jean
David, I was sorry to learn of your Mother's death. We will remember you in thought and prayer. Hope you are well otherwise. Larry Kendrick (teacher, former Holmes Jr. High School.)x
Larry Kendrick
My deepest sympathies to Jean's family and her loving friends. May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you during this difficult time.
Lisa Wright-Hines
Jean was one of the happiest and loving persons I have ever known. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with her family and friends.
Janet Bullis
I am saddened to lean the news of Jean's passing. She was a beautiful person. My heartfelt prayers to Jean's family and friends.
Sherrill Edwards Malnofski
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at this time and in the future.
Kathy Stultz
David and family, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May the Lord give you peace and comfort you during this time.
Julie Burchell Rutan
Julie Burchell Rutan
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