Aldine Duck Obituary Aldine Blythe Duck February 7, 1930 - April 27, 2024 Suffolk – Aldine Blythe Duck, 94, of Old South Quay Rd. in Suffolk, VA, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Aldine was a native of Southampton County, the daughter of Jesse and Iola Blythe. She was a member of South Quay Baptist Church and retired from the US Postal Service as a rural route carrier in Suffolk. Aldine loved working in her garden and making flower arrangements. Known affectionately as “Ma” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she always kept oatmeal cream pies on hand for their visits. Aldine had several close friends that she enjoyed spending time with – breakfasts at Hardee’s, traveling, listening to music, and shopping at yard sales on Saturday mornings were some of the things she enjoyed the most. Aldine was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Bennie Duck. Her survivors include two sons, David L. Duck and wife, Deborah, of Gatesville, NC, and Glenn A Duck and his wife, Allison, of Suffolk, VA; five grandchildren – Amanda Turner (Adam), Laura Jenkins (Joshua), Megan Duck (Kendal), Lindsey Darden (Ryan), and Ben Duck; four great-grandchildren, Shelby & Beau Turner, and Wyatt & Ruby Jenkins. In addition to her immediate family, she was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, and very dear friends. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 3 PM at Wright Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and suggest, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to South Quay Baptist Church. Burial will be held immediately following the service at Southampton Memorial Park. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Apr. 29, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Aldine-Duck 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/aldine-duck-obituary?id=54984961 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- **Narrative Summary of the Obituary:** Aldine Blythe Duck, 94, of Suffolk, VA, passed away peacefully at home on 27 April 2024. A native of Southampton County, she was the daughter of Jesse and Iola Blythe. Aldine was a retired US Postal Service rural route carrier and was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Bennie Duck. --- **Narrative Summary of Funeral Services:** A funeral service was held on 30 April 2024, at Wright Funeral Home. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations were suggested to South Quay Baptist Church. Burial followed the service at Southampton Memorial Park. --- **Transcript:** Aldine Duck Obituary Aldine Blythe Duck 7 February 1930 - 27 April 2024 Suffolk – Aldine Blythe Duck, 94, of Old South Quay Rd. in Suffolk, VA, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, 27 April 2024. Aldine was a native of Southampton County, the daughter of Jesse and Iola Blythe. She was a member of South Quay Baptist Church and retired from the US Postal Service as a rural route carrier in Suffolk. Aldine loved working in her garden and making flower arrangements. Known affectionately as “Ma” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she always kept oatmeal cream pies on hand for their visits. Aldine had several close friends that she enjoyed spending time with – breakfasts at Hardee’s, traveling, listening to music, and shopping at yard sales on Saturday mornings were some of the things she enjoyed the most. Aldine was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Bennie Duck. Her survivors include two sons, David L. Duck and wife, Deborah, of Gatesville, NC, and Glenn A. Duck and his wife, Allison, of Suffolk, VA; five grandchildren – Amanda Turner (Adam), Laura Jenkins (Joshua), Megan Duck (Kendal), Lindsey Darden (Ryan), and Ben Duck; four great-grandchildren, Shelby and Beau Turner, and Wyatt and Ruby Jenkins. In addition to her immediate family, she was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, and very dear friends. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 30 April 2024, at 3 PM at Wright Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and suggest, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to South Quay Baptist Church. Burial will be held immediately following the service at Southampton Memorial Park. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on 29 April 2024. --- **Vital Statistics Summary:** | Name | Aldine Blythe Duck | |-------|------------------------------------| | Age 94 | | Birth | 7 February 1930; Southampton County| | Death | 27 April 2024; Suffolk, VA | --- **Table of Relationships:** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------| | Aldine Blythe Duck | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Jesse Blythe | Parent (Father) | Unknown | | Iola Blythe | Parent (Mother) | Unknown | | Bennie Duck | Spouse (predeceased) | Unknown | | David L. Duck | Child (Son) | Gatesville, NC | | Deborah Duck | Child's Spouse | Gatesville, NC | | Glenn A. Duck | Child (Son) | Suffolk, VA | | Allison Duck | Child's Spouse | Suffolk, VA | | Amanda Turner | Grandchild | Unknown | | Adam Turner | Grandchild's Spouse | Unknown | | Laura Jenkins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Joshua Jenkins | Grandchild's Spouse | Unknown | | Megan Duck | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kendal | Grandchild's Spouse | Unknown | | Lindsey Darden | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ryan Darden | Grandchild's Spouse | Unknown | | Ben Duck | Grandchild | Unknown | | Shelby Turner | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Beau Turner | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Wyatt Jenkins | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Ruby Jenkins | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Various | Nieces and Nephews | Unknown | | Various | Very Dear Friends | Unknown | --- **Publication Details:** | Place | Name | Date | Page | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------|------- | | Legacy.com | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin | 29 April 2024 | Unknown| --- **Other Relevant Information:** None ---