Lena Nell Harrison Duck, 87, entered eternal rest on Sept. 2.
She was born April 13, 1939, in Marion to Corin and Annie Frank Harrison.
Lena had a personality that drew you in, always laughing and cutting up with people. She worked for the Nutrition Site in Marion, serving meals and providing a warm and fun atmosphere for the elderly, until her retirement after 40 years. She enjoyed her work and interacting with the participants, who became like family to her, and she was always extending help to them beyond the hours they spent there.
Before her employment there, she worked many years at the Bi-Flex Company in Marion.
Lena is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jewel Duck; son Al Dawson; brothers Corin Harrison Jr. (Diane) and Frank Harrison Sr.; and sister Dale Duck (Lavern).
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Erica Dawson and Aaron Dawson; great-grandchildren LeeAnn, Ollie and Zadie Dawson; and many nieces and nephews.
She held a special place in her heart for Burt Harrison, whom she called “Pete.” He spent lots of time with her in his younger years, sharing lots of laughter and love, and he has been there for her and Jewel in their latter years, making sure they have the things they need.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by her sister, Mickey Cash.
Private graveside services were held Monday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Marion, with the Rev. Len Hurston officiating, under the direction of Rockco Funeral Home in Centreville.
Pallbearers were Burt Harrison, Frank Harrison, Mike Duck, Larry Duck, Brian Harrison and Kenley Harrison.
Honorary pallbearers were Alan Horton, Corey Church, Tony Long, Brett Harrison and Dr. Shane Lee.
