Margaret Ducksworth, 81, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at Doctor’s Memorial Hospital in Perry, Fla., after complications from Alzheimer’s. Ducksworth was born on April 26, 1940, in Mayo, to George W. Singletary and Lela Mathis Singletary. She was a homemaker, the backbone of her family and a prayer warrior. Ducksworth was preceded in death by her husband, Willard R. Ducksworth Sr.; a daughter, Anita Davis and a grandson, “Little Wade.” She is survived by five children, Roeland Ducksworth, Debra Miller (Rricky), Wade Ducksworth (Tina), Mitchell Ducksworth (Sandy) and Lisa Parrish; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m., at Burns Funeral Home of Mayo with Bro. Jim Hurst, Bro. Ron Jones and Bro. Ron Jones officiating. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Burns Funeral Home of Mayo. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo. Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.
