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University and Health System Obituaries for 2020

Deaths of university and health system faculty, staff and retirees as reported to Duke Human Resources

January 2020

Elmer E. Thompson: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1968, retired on July 1, 1997, employed as a Material Control Clerk, died January 1, 2020.

Sandy Patty: Began working at Duke on April 1, 2010, employed with Grants and Contracts, died January 1, 2020.

Fannie M. Royster: Began working at Duke on February 12, 1990, retired on July 1, 2015, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died January 5, 2020.

Sarah J. Skinner: Began working at Duke on March 11, 1991, retired on November 1, 2013, employed as a Clinical Nurse III, died January 7, 2020.

Ann Durham: Began working at Duke on July 2.1990, retired on July 1, 2015, employed as an Administrative Specialist in PRMO, died January 8, 2020.

Versal Mason: Began working at Duke on October 31, 1983, retired on June 1, 2010, employed as a Radiation Safety Assistant, died January 8, 2020.

Janet Parsons: Began working at Duke on August 2, 1999, retired on January 1, 2012, employed as a Managing Editor with Pathology Research, died January 10, 2020.

Belinda Wilkins: Began working at Duke on March 27, 2000, retired on March 1, 2012, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died January 11, 2020.

Andrew M. Carroll: Began working at Duke on July 13, 1960, retired on March 1, 2001, employed as a Machinist in the Maintenance Department, died January 12, 2020.

Mary E. Gulledge: Began working at Duke on September 9, 1963, retired on May 1, 1999, employed as a Food Nutrition Associate II, died January 12, 2020.

Marnia Raquel McMillan: Began working at Duke on March 11, 2002, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died January 12, 2020.

Michael Wallach: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1973, employed as a Professor Emeritus, Psychology and Neuroscience, died January 16, 2020.

Lucille Phelps: Began working at Duke on September 7, 1976, retired on January 1, 2012, employed as a Medical Technician, died January 20, 2020.

Dayshawn Jones: Began working at Duke on April 30, 2018, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died January 20, 2020.

Warren Meck: Began working at Duke on January 1, 1994, employed as a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, died January 21, 2020.

Barbara Nwakpuda: Began working at Duke on June 6, 1979, retired on February 1, 2018, employed as a Certified Nurse II, died January 22, 2020.

Dr. Thomas J. McManus, M.D.: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1961, retired on September 1, 2006, employed as a Professor Emeritus of Physiology, died January 25, 2020.

Paulette Patterson: Began working at Duke on August 19, 1968, retired on June 1, 2004, employed as a Health Unit Coordinator, died January 25, 2020.

Carrie C. Allen: Began working at Duke on August 1, 1969, retired on January 1, 1988, employed as a Nursing Care Assistant, died January 26, 2020.

Ida Marie Cox Isom: Began working at Duke on December 1, 1976, retired on January 1, 1992, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died January 26, 2020.

Jerry Oster: Began working at Duke on February 15, 2011, retired on June 30, 2012, employed as an Associate in Research, died January 26, 2020.

Thomas McCollough: Began working at Duke on January 1, 2001, retired on April 30, 2010, employed as a Visiting Professor, died January 27, 2020.

Edna Casper Harrell: Began working at Duke on May 21, 1957, retired on February 16, 1995, employed as a Supervisor, Accounts Receivable for DUH Finance, died January 29, 2020.

Sondra Hinnant: Began working at Duke on April 1, 1970, retired on April 1, 2008, employed as a Nurse Clinician, Medicine Cardiology died January 30, 2020.

Martha Gabriel: Began working at Duke on June 20, 1996, retired on August 1, 2002, employed as an Accounting Services Clerk, died January 31, 2020.

 

February 2020

Patsy Marie Adams Bolt: Began working at Duke on June 22, 1992, retired on September 1, 2003, employed as an Executive Assistant to the Chairman, Ophthalmology, died February 3, 2020.

Irwin Kremen: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1963, employed as an Assistant Professor of Psychology & Neurology, died February 5, 2020.

Carol P. Carruthers: Began working at Duke on April 22, 1971, retired on February 1, 1999, employed as an Electronic Micro Technician, Surgical Pathology Lab, died February 6, 2020.

Melissa McLean: Began working at Duke on September 17, 2015, employed as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Pediatric Neurology, died February 6, 2020.

Rosa Herron: Began working at Duke on November 11, 1958, retired on August 1, 1978, employed as with the Psychiatric Unit, died February7, 2020.

William Willoughby: Began working at Duke on March 17, 1997, employed as a BAS Operator, MC & E & O Maintenance died February 7, 2020.

Virginia Jordan: Began working at Duke on September 8, 1992, retired on December 3, 1999, employed, as an Administrative Support in Urology, died February 9, 2020.

Joyce Myers: Began working at Duke on October 24, 1977, retired January 1, 2004, employed as an Administrative Secretary, CA Nursing, died February 9, 2020.

Lillie Sweatt: Began working at Duke on May 5, 1997, retired on August 1, 2019, employed as a Health Unit Coordinator, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant, died February 10, 2020.

Robert N. Bass, Sr.: Began working at Duke on March 1, 1969, retired on September 1, 1994, employed as a Utility Worker, Housekeeping Operations, died February 11, 2020.

William A. Riley: Began working at Duke on September 4, 1976, retired on August 1, 2008, employed as a Radiologic Technician, died February 11, 2020.

Linda Rusch: Began working at Duke on June 29, 1992, retired on September 1, 2006, employed as a CN II Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant, died February 12, 2020.

Loretta R. Brown: Began working at Duke on March 23, 2009, employed as a Financial Care Councilor DRAH ED, died February 12, 2020.

Francis Edward McGovern: Began working at Duke on January 1, 1997, employed as a Professor of Law-Alternate Dispute Resolution, died February 14, 2020.

Lucy Sandoval: Began working at Duke on June 14, 1982, retired on September 1, 2013, employed as a Staff Nurse, Nurse Services Support died February 15, 2020.

Daniel A. Rogers: Began working at Duke on July 31, 1980, retired on February 1, 2018, employed as a Utility Operator, with Facilities Management, died February 16, 2020.

Marie Jansen: Began working at Duke on February 2, 2009, retired on August 1, 2018, employed as a Nurse III at Hock Family Pavilion, died February 17, 2020.

Lorraine Evans: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1985, retired on June 1, 2002, employed as a Health Policy Research & Educational Staff Assistant, died February 18, 2020.

Robert Wheat: Began working at Duke on August 1, 1956, employed as a Professor of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, died February 19, 2020.

Ann Riley: Began working at Duke on January 6, 1975, retired on May 1, 2008, employed as a Medical Rheumatology & Immunology Clinical Research Coordinator I, died February 20, 2020.

Walter C. Stone: Began working at Duke on August 17, 1982, employed as a Laboratory Research Analysis DCRI Clinical Labs, died February 20, 2020.

Melissa Kerr: Began working at Duke on April 2, 2018, employed as a Program Coordinator, died February 23, 2020.

Leonard Jeter: Began working at Duke on July 29, 2002, retired August 1, 2013, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died February 24, 2020.

Charlie W. Thomas: Began working at Duke on August 12, 1974, retired on January 1, 2000, employed as a Surgical Technician in the Operating Room General, died February 24, 2020.

Beverly A. Harris: Began working at Duke on January 15, 1973, retired on September 1, 2014, employed as a Health Unit Coordinator, Nurses Service Unit 6-1, died February 25, 2020.

Minnie Nelson: Began working at Duke on August 21, 1995, retired on December 1, 2012, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died February 27, 2020.

Joyce Tiffany: Began working at Duke on May 22, 1968, retired on June 01, 1993, employed as a Staffing Nurse, MPDC, died February 28, 2020.

Walter Thorpe: Began working at Duke on January 10, 1977, retired on January 1, 2012, died February 28, 2020.

Ola Mae Williams: Began working at Duke on February 12, 1990, retired on July 1, 2009, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died February 29, 2020.

March 2020

John Barbee: Began working at Duke on March 19, 1968, retired on April 1, 2005, employed as a Senior Clinical Assistant for PDC, died March 2, 2020.

Daniel Morningstar: Began working at Duke on September 17, 1990, retired on February 1, 2013, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, IV Team, died March 3, 2020.

Dale L. Jacobs: Began working at Duke on February 2, 1987, employed as a Supply Chain Associate, MS Supply Room Warehouse, died March 3, 2020.

Ann T. Hinsdale: Began working at Duke on October 13, 1994, retired on December 1, 2002, employed as a Patient Financial Service Representative, Technical Billing, died March 5, 2020.

Ann Alston: Began working at Duke on November 1, 1979, retired on April 1, 1995, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, Environmental Services, died March 6, 2020.

Ginger Williams: Began working at Duke on November 17, 1984, retired on September 1, 2017, employed as a Staff Assistant with Neurology Administration, died March 6, 2020.

Oscar Figueroa: Began working at Duke on March 28, 1988, retired on October 1, 1997, employed with the Campus Mail Department, died March 10, 2020.

Theresa Russell: Began working at Duke on March 10, 1969, retired on January 1, 1994, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, medical Unit-7100, died March 11, 2020.

Ebony Burnette: Began working at Duke on June 13, 2016, employed as a Financial Care Coordinator PT/OT, died March 13, 2020.

Mark. N. Feinglos: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1973, employed as a Professor of Medical Endocrine, died March 14, 2020.

Travis W. Francis : Began working at Duke on December 2, 2000, employed as a Surgical Attendant, died March 14, 2020.

David Bartlett: Began working at Duke on August 8, 1994, retired on January 1, 2007, employed as a Bus Driver in Transportation, died March 15, 2020.

James Hackney: Began working at Duke on July 11, 1955, retired on February 1, 1997, employed as a Lead Production Worker, DS, died March 17, 2020.

Karen L. Holliman:-Began working at Duke on November 20, 1996, employed as a Director of Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, died March 17, 2020.

Ella Jones Cooper: Began working at Duke on July 7, 1961, retired on April 1, 1999, employed at the Medical Center Library, died March 19, 2020.

Mary Ann Brown: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1965, retired on July 20, 2004, employed as a Professor Library Staff, Medical Center Library, died March 20, 2020.

Thelma Jernigan: Began working at Duke on June 10, 1996, retired on February 1, 2017, employed as a Staff Assistant NSOE & Earth Science, died March 20, 2020.

Kathryn Hicks: Began working at Duke on September 12, 1984, retired on March 1, 2015, employed as an Administrative Secretary, Medical Genetics, died March 22, 2020.

Louise Jenkins: Began working at Duke on July 24, 1956, retired on January 1, 1982, employed with the Clinical Pediatric Laboratory, died March 22, 2020.

Woodhall Stopford: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1973, employed as an Assistant Professor OEM Toxicology Program, died March 23, 2020.

Dare H.Carden: Began working at Duke on December 03, 1958, retired on May 1, 1988, employed as a Secretary with Duke Press, died March 25, 2020.

Mary A. Black: Began working at Duke on January 2, 1974, employed as an Associate Vice President for Community Relations, died March 25, 2020.

McKeldin L. Clayton: Began working at Duke on August 5, 1976, retired on June 1, 2005, employed as a Floor Finisher, Pickens, died March 27, 2020.

Dorothy M. Waden: Began working at Duke on June 1, 1966, retired on May 1, 1994, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse Unit -6300, died March 28, 2020.

April 2020

Doris Cooper: Began working at Duke on August 1, 1993, retired on December 1, 2012, employed as a Personnel Food Services Representative, died April 2, 2020.

Frances R. Hayes: Began working at Duke on July 3, 1978, retired on January 1, 2000, employed as a Patient Service Aide, died April 4, 2020.

Stephanie Cain: Began working at Duke on July 10, 1986, retired on April 1, 2015, employed as a Clinical Technician III, Specimen Handling, died April 5, 2020.

Michael P. Swaim: Began working at Duke on August 24, 1992, employed as a Cryogenic Refrigeration in Medical Center E & O Maintenance, died April 5, 2020.

Tom Booth: Began working at Duke on November 24, 1980, retired on February 5, 2019, employed as a Data Manager, Admissions Operations, died April 6, 2020.

Duane Cotton: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1971, retired on January 1, 2018, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, General Surgical Clinic, died April 7, 2020.

Catherin Reddick: Began working at Duke on May 1, 1976, retired on August 1, 2019, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, Duke North, died April 7, 2020.

Lois Sandy: Began working at Duke on November 25, 1968, retired on January 1, 2004, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Nuclear Medicine, died April 7, 2020.

Mary Kirkland: Began working at Duke on November 9, 1963, retired on March 1, 2001, employed as a Staff Assistant, Director of Finance, died April 8, 2020.

Jeffers Collins Jr.: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1997, retired on October 1, 2004, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, West Campus, died April 11, 2020.

Irene McDonald: Began working at Duke on July 30, 1973, on March 1, 1995, employed as a Staff Nurse in Pediatric Unit - 5300, died April 11, 2020.

Jerry Gaskill: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1955, retired on February 1, 1993, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist Sea Level Hospital, died April 13, 2020.

Raquel Perez: Began working at Duke on June 1, 1992, retired on February 1, 2013, employed as a Clinical Nurse, Emergency Room, died April 13, 2020.

Walter G. Wolfe: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1964, employed as a Professor, Surgical GME, died April 13, 2020.

Palestine Howze: Began working at Duke on August 8, 1983, retired on April 1, 2011, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist in the Medical Center, died April 14, 2020.

Margaret Evans: Began working at Duke on January 1, 1957, retired on August 1, 1993, employed as a Medical Technician, Medicine Howard Hughes, died April 15, 2020.

Dr. Richard D. Vann: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1976, employed as an Assistant Professor Anesthesiology, Hyperbaric, died April 16, 2020.

Nellie Barnes:  Began working at Duke on September 22, 1980, retired on April 1, 1988, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, East Campus, died April 17, 2020.

Thomas Wallace: Began working at Duke on August 1, 1974, employed as a Professor, Economics, died April 18, 2020.

Flora Weisleder: Began working at Duke on January 17, 2005, retired on January 1, 2020, employed as a Medical Interpreter, International Patient CE, died April 19, 2020.

James Bailey Jr.: Began working at Duke on November 1, 1952, retired on March 1, 1987, employed in Facilities Management for Medical Facilities, died April 20, 2020.

Willis Bissette: Began working at Duke on March 29, 1999, retired on January 1, 2006, employed as a Courier for Clinical Laboratories, died April 20, 2020.

Wallace O’Briant: Began working at Duke on November 13, 1995, retired on January 1, 2009, employed as a Postal Clerk, Campus Mail Services, died April 23, 2020.

Waldo Buchanan: Began working at Duke on February 25, 1975, retired on May 1, 2013, died April 24, 2020.

Berta Parker: Began working at Duke on June 1, 1965, retired on January 1, 1991, employed as a Dark Room Specialist, Pathology, died April 24, 2020.

Morgan Youngblood: Began working at Duke on November 1, 1987, retired on March 1, 2009, employed as a Steam Plant Operator, Steam Plant, died April  24, 2020.

Joyce Couch: Began working at Duke on August 31, 1991, retired on January 1, 2010, employed as a Bus Driver Transportation, died April 25, 2020.

Alexa Cucopulos: Began working at Duke on September 1, 2017, retired on April 24, 2020, Graduate Assistant, Literature, died April 25, 2020.

Marjorie Andrews: Began working at Duke on May 12, 1980, retiring on January 1, 1995, employed as a Staff Specialist, Neurobiology Department, died on April 25, 2020.

Barbara Schuh: Began working at Duke on August 1, 1989, retired on April 1, 2005, employed as a Data Technician, Ophthalmology died April 26, 2020.

Aristotle De Castro: Began working at Duke on January 28, 2013, employed as an Anesthesiology Technician, DN Anesthesia, died April 27, 2020.

Geraldine Lunsford: Began working at Duke on May 1, 1964, retired on September 1, 1996, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, CFM Nursing, died April 28, 2020.

Carmen Stoianovitch: Began working at Duke on August 6, 1984, retired on October 1, 1995, employed with Duke Temporary Services, died April 29, 2020.

May 2020

Conway Lunsford: Began working at Duke on June 18, 2001, retired on March 1, 2016, employed as a SOC-DHTS Operations CE, died May 1, 2020.

Lashonda N. Holman: Began working at Duke on March 5, 2001, employed as a Staff Assistant, Ortho Administration, died May 1, 2020.

James Clapp: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1963, employed as a Professor, Medicine Nephrology, died May 2, 2020.

Ronald Greene: Began working at Duke on March 15, 1973, retired June 15, 2012, employed as a Clinical Pharmacist, died May 2, 2020.

Betty Bailey: Began working at Duke on May 7, 1979, retired on March 1, 2010, employed as an Administrative Assistant I, Executive Health, died May 3, 2020.

Hendrika Vandongen: Began working at Duke on February 1, 1992, retired December 31, 2007, employed as a Laboratory Research Analyst II, Medicine Gastroenterology, died May 4, 2020.

Karen Neander: Began working at Duke on July 1, 2006, employed as a Professor, Philosophy, died May 5, 2020.

Steven Kridel: Began working at Duke on July 14, 1981, retired on March 1, 2005, employed as a CCIF Operations Coordinator, MC E&O Maintenance, died May 8, 2020.

Shirley D. Andrews: Began working at Duke on April 8, 2013, employed EVS DMP, Bio Medical Laboratories, died May 8, 2020.

Ronnie Cox: Began working at Duke on May 1, 1998, retired on June 1, 2005, employed as a Surgical Technician II Management, died May 9, 2020.

Nancy McCoy: Began working at Duke on November 10, 1986, retired on March 1, 2002, employed as an ECG Technician, Heart Station, died May 9, 2020.

Wanda Cockrell: Began working at Duke on August 21, 1972, retired on May 1, 2006, employed as a Nurse ASC, Periop, died May 10, 2020.

Emma Oneal: Began working at Duke on December 2, 1957, retired on January 1, 1992, employed as a Laboratory Assistant, Pediatric, died May14, 2020.

Taylor Robinette: Began working at Duke on February 23, 2015, retired on May 8, 2020, employed as a Research Technologist, Medicine Nephrology, died May 16, 2020.

Tam T. Huynh: Began working at Duke on February 8, 2016, employed as a Respiratory Technician II, Surgical Sciences, died May 16, 2020.

Dorothy Johnson: Began working at Duke on September 22, 1970, retired on October 1, 2005, employed as an Accounting Clerk, Radiation Oncology, died May 18, 2020.

Karen Blumenthal: Began working at Duke on November 1, 2019, employed as an Adjunct Instructor, Dewitt Wallace Center, died May 18, 2020.

Juanita Cates: Began working at Duke on April 27, 1970, retired on February 1, 2001, employed as an Administrative Secretary, Radiology, died May 19, 2020.

Barbara Lipscomb: Began working at Duke on March 1, 1984, retired on January 1, 1995, employed as a DN Sterile Processor, Sterile Processing, died May 19, 2020.

Marie Hall: Began working at Duke on July 15, 1957, retired on July 1, 1992, employed as a Research Technician, Biochemistry Department, died May 20, 2020.

Annie Seeley: Began working at Duke on March 1, 1964, retired on September 1, 1992, employed as a Radiation Film File Clerk II, died May 20, 2020.

Diana Celenza: Began working at Duke on September 1, 2003, retired on April 1, 2009, employed with Student Health, Duke Medical Center, died May 21, 2020.

Lula Copeland: Began working at Duke on November 11, 1968, retired on November 1, 2000, employed as a Supervisor, Medical Endoc Lab, Div School Field EDUC, died May 22, 2020.

Veronica Lynn: Began working at Duke on December 10, 2018, employed as a Patient Accountant Associate, Provider Enrollment, died May 22, 2020.

Gloria Jiggetts: Began working at Duke on April 23, 1979, retired on May 1, 2019, died May 23, 2020.

Teddy Gupton: Began working at Duke on March 25, 2002, retired on January 1, 2011, employed as a Patient Service Associate, Clinical Social Worker, died May 24, 2020.

Jerry Hough: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1973, employed as a Professor, Political Science, died May 24, 2020.

Samar Ali: Began working at Duke on February 21, 2005, retired on January 1, 2018, employed as a Medical Lab Scientist, Clinical Pediatric, died May 25, 2020.

Ruby Laster: Began working at Duke on September 23, 1953, retired on January 1, 1994, employed as a Nutrition Services Supervisor II, Patient Nutritional Food, died May 25, 2020.

Thomas R. Kinney: Began working at Duke on June 1, 1978, employed as a Professor, Pediatrics Clear Find, died May 25, 2020.

Bertram Fraser-Reid: Began working at Duke on January 1, 1983, employed as a Professor, Chemistry, died May 25, 2020.

Betsy Knott: Began working at Duke on September 4, 2007, retired on April 1, 2019, employed as a HUC Surgical Unit-6100, died May 26, 2020.

Annie Taylor: Began working at Duke on June 24, 1968, retired on May 1, 1991, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, GYN Unit-5800, died May 28, 2020.

June 2020

Gina L. Gammell: Began working at Duke on October 21, 2013, employed as a Clinical RN II, 1A Endocrine Clinical Department, died June 1, 2020.

Arthur Christakos: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1963, employed as a Professor, Ob Gyn Departmental Chairman’s Office, died June 5, 2020.

John B. Meacham Jr.: Began working at Duke on September 14, 2002, employed a Financial Analyst III, DUAP Finance Office, died June 6, 2020.

George Alba: Began working at Duke on October 10, 2003, retired on December 1, 2015, employed as a Sterile Processing Technician III, ASC Operating Rooms, died June 8, 2020.

Katelyn Beardsley: Began working at Duke on February 3, 2020, employed as a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist, DN Anesthesia, died June 11, 2020.

Eric Nelson: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1968, retired on July 1, 1990, employed as a SUPT, Marine DUNCOC, and NSOE & Earth Science Lab, died June 12, 2020.

Catherine Errington: Began working at Duke on December 10, 2018, employed as a Staff Assistant, Medical Center Development, died June 12, 2020.

G. Cearnel Green: Began working at Duke on February 13, 1989, retired on September 1, 2016, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, Duke North, died June 13, 2020.

Neil L. Spector: Began working at Duke on September 1, 2006, employed as an Associate Professor – TN, Oncology Research Administration, died June 14, 2020.

Mary Lloyd: Began working at Duke on September 4, 1962, retired on March 1, 1991, employed as a Cashier, Surgical PDC, died June 16, 2020.

Robert Reynolds: Began working at Duke on June 4, 1990, retired on August 17, 2012, employed as an Associate in Research, Neurobiology, died June 16, 2020.

William J. Peterson: Began working at Duke on March 18, 1985, retired on April 19, 2012, employed as an Instrument Maker, Physics Formula, died June 18, 2020.

Monique Vereen: Began working at Duke on April 20, 2020, employed as a Medical Assistant Certified, Morreene Road Clinic, died June 22, 2020.

Clara Willingham: Began working at Duke on June 24, 1971, retired on May 1, 2005, employed as a CNII, Labor and Delivery Recovery, died June 23, 2020.

Norma Wiley: Began working at Duke on July 28, 1980, retired on June 1, 1999, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, East Campus, died June 25, 2020.

Laura Miller: Began working at Duke on June 1, 1999, retired on October 1, 2018, employed as a CN Heart Communication Center, died June 26, 2020.

Kmmando Latta: Began working at Duke on March 6, 2006, employed as a Supply Chain Associate, DRH Materials Handling, died June 26, 2020.

Linda Matthews: Began working at Duke on October 14, 1974, retired on May 1, 2020, employed as a Medical Coder Specialist, PB Coding Operations, died June 27, 2020.

Harriett Williams: Began working at Duke on January 30, 1978, retired on February 1, 2003, employed as a NCA Perianesthesia, died June 27, 2020.

Henry Raynor Jr.: Began working at Duke on May 12, 1980, retired on April 11, 2013, died June 28, 2020.

John Faircloth Jr.: Began working at Duke on February 5, 2007, employed as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, DRH Radiology Nuclear Medicine, died June 29, 2020.

 July 2020

Debra Penland: Began working at Duke on September 4, 1973, retired on July 1, 2010, employed as a CN II Special Care Nursery, died July 1, 2020.

Karen Desombre: Began working at Duke on April 20, 1987, retired on February 1, 2007, employed as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Medicine, died July 2, 2020.

Ole Holsti: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1974, employed as a Professor, Political Science, died July 2, 2020.

Katherine World: Began working at Duke on October 5, 2015, employed with Duke Temporary Services, died July 3, 2020.

Melba Brandon: Began working at Duke on November 8, 1973, retired on January 1, 1992, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died July 4, 2020.

Betsy Marshall: Began working at Duke on August 1, 1979, retired on January 1, 1995, employed as an Information Coordinator, Telephone Information Center, died July 4, 2020.

Lillie Thorpe: Began working at Duke on March 31, 1969, retired on August 10, 2006, employed as a HUC, DUH-Newborn Nursery, died July 4, 2020.

Mildred Whitfield: Began working at Duke on August 21, 1962, retired on July 1, 2006, employed as a Medical Secretary, General Internal Medicine, died July 6, 2020.

Betty G. Evans: Began working at Duke on August 29, 1970, retired on May 1, 2001, employed as a Staff Assistant, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychology, died July 10, 2020.

Addie Butler: Began working at Duke on June 28, 1966, retired on January 1, 1992, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric Unit - 5100, died July 10, 2020.

Margaret McCowan: Began working at Duke on May 13, 2019, employed as a Nursing Care Assistant II, General Medicine Dialysis Unit, died July 12, 2020.

Paula Allen: Began working at Duke on September 7, 1995, retired March 20, 2020, employed as an Image Manager, DRH Radiology Vascular, died July 13, 2020.

Barbara H. Baker: Began working at Duke on January 10, 1966, retired on May 1, 1984, employed as a Physical Therapist, died July 15, 2020.

Rita Barden: Began working at Duke on December 3, 1976, retired August 21, 2009, employed as a Staff Assistant, Art Museum, died July 17, 2020.

Elizabeth Ladd: Began working at Duke on May 25, 1998, employed as a Program Coordinator Senior, SON-Faulty and Staff, died July 17, 2020.

Sandra Vick: Began working at Duke on September 3, 2005, employed as a Patient Service Associate, Duke Primary Care Wakelon, died July 18, 2020.

Janice Kroffe: Began working at Duke on March 31, 2008, retired on August 31, 2008, employed as a CN II, Nursing IV Team, died July 21, 2020.

Jo Ann Scott: Began working at Duke on August 1, 1978, retired on June 1, 2003, employed as a Word Processing Coordinator, Engineering & Civil, died July 21, 2020.

Alison Ashton: Began working at Duke on May 1, 1986, employed as an Associate Professor, Faculty & Adjunct Effort, died July 22, 2020.

Pamela Chavis: Began working at Duke on August 12, 2002, retired on March 1, 2019, employed with the DUHS Float Pool Clinical Department, died July 23, 2020.

Claudia O Davis: Began working at Duke on May 15, 1969, retired on March 1, 2004, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist Manager, Marine Lab, died July 25, 2020.

Wilson L. Davis: Began working at Duke on August 24, 1981, retired on November 1, 2003, employed as a Bus Driver, Transportation, died July 25, 2020.

Joyce Shoe: Began working at Duke on December 28, 1964, employed as a Senior Manager Communications CTR, VPIT-Tele/Video Communications, died July 25, 2020.

Major Salter: Began working at Duke on June 20, 2006, employed by Duke University, died July 26, 2020.

Veverly Tabron: Began working at Duke on April 14, 1997, retired on December 1, 2019, employed as a Surgical Attendant Supervisor, Duke North, died July 30, 2020.

William Harris: Began working at Duke on November 8, 1976, retired on December 1, 2010, employed as a Labor, Deliver and Recovery Unit Service Coordinator, died July 31, 2020.

August 2020

James Jones: Began working at Duke on October 15, 1979, retired on July 1, 2007, employed as a Housekeeper Specialist, Davison, died August 1, 2020.

David Conkln: Began working at Duke on October 16, 1989, retired July 12, 2016, died August 1, 2020.

Phyllis J. Smith: Began working at Duke on July 17, 1978, retired on September 1, 2008, died August 2, 2020.

Derwin Hodge: Began working at Duke on April 21, 2012, retired on March 10, 2013, employed as a Security Officer, died August 4, 2020.

Ernest Burnette: Began working at Duke on October 26, 1975, retired on August 27, 2014, died August 4, 2020.

Earnestine Shaw: Began working at Duke on February 2, 1987, retired on June 1, 2005, employed as a Food Service Worker II, West Production, died, August 4, 2020.

Earnestine Daniels: Began working at Duke on December 12, 1983, retired on January 1, 2003, employed as a Clerk with Sponsored Programs, died August 5, 2020.

Richard Wallace: Began working at Duke on January 14, 2002, retired on November 30, 2014, 2002 employed as an Associate Director of Admission, died August 7, 2020.

William Odgers Jr.: Began working at Duke on May 22, 1978, retired on February 1, 1999, employed as a Medical Technician Microbiology Laboratories, died August 8, 2020.

Annie K. Smith: Began working at Duke on July 14, 1973, retired on October 1, 2004, employed as a Medical Licensed Practical Nurse, Dialysis, died August 9, 2020.

Phyllis G. King: Began working at Duke on July 15, 1983, retired on December 1, 2012, employed as a Medical Licensed Practical Nurse, Medicine Clinics 2F & G, died August 9, 2020.

Pamela Femrite: Began working at Duke on July 23, 2001, retired on October 1, 2010, employed as a Laboratory Technician II, Blood Bank, died August 10, 2020.

Jennifer Bartlett: Began working at Duke on July 9, 2019, employed as an Instructor of Special Programs, Continuing Studies, died August 12, 2020.

Agnes Hughes: Began working at Duke on August 19, 1968, retired on March 1, 1996, employed as a Staff Nurse, Main Surgical Unit, died August 14, 2020.

Dorothy Pugh: Began working at Duke on January 23, 1961, retired on April 1, 2006, employed as a licensed Practical Nurse, Otolaryngology Clinic, died August 14, 2020.

Katie Hunter: Began working at Duke on September 16, 1991, employed as a Grants and Contract Administrator, Campus Research Admin Support Office, died August 15, 2020.

Patricia Walsh: Began working at Duke on June 7, 1955, retired on March 1, 1994, employed as a Nurse, Surgical Unit -2100, died August 18, 2020.

Irene Hackel: Began working at Duke on January 1, 2000, employed with Duke University, died August 18, 2020.

Rodney Leathers: Began working at Duke on April 9, 2001, retired on July 1, 2019, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, Senior Supervisor, died August 19, 2020.

Charles Moore: Began working at Duke on September 4, 2006, retired on employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, Central Administrative Management Center, died August 19, 2020.

Alberta Myles: Began working at Duke on April 11, 1988, retired June 19, 2020, employed as a Sterile Processing Technician, Certified, died August 21, 2020.

Nancy Fowler: Began working at Duke on August 6, 1985, retired on November 30, 1997, employed as a Research Assistant PH D Student, Social & Community Psychiatry, died August 22, 2020.

Linda Pendergrass: Began working at Duke on July 16, 1969, retired on September 6, 1991, died August 22, 2020.

Abbie Peppers: Began working at Duke on August 7, 1971, retired on November 1, 1997, employed at Seal Level Hospital, died August 22, 2020.

Edward Lavoie: Began working at June 24, 2002, employed as a Clinical Nurse III, OR - ORT, died August 22, 2020.

Nancy Baker: Began working at Duke on November 28, 1957, retired on August 1, 1992, employed as a Medical Secretary, died, August 24, 2020.

Edward Reid: Began working at Duke on October 7, 1968, retired on February 1, 2005, employed as a Utility Worker, Senior-Davison, died August 25, 2020.

Lance Brown: Began working at Duke on June 3, 2013, employed, as a Police First Sergeant, Police Operations, died August 27, 2020.

Joseph S. Daniel: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1987, retired on August 1, 2003, employed as a Driver SEC/SAF Safety Escort Program, Transportation, died August 28, 2020.

William Rouse: Began working at Duke on July 29, 1963, retired on May 30, 1997, employed as an Analyst Programmer Senior, Administration Application Support Services, died August 28, 2020.

Zayan Shamayeen: Began working at Duke on March 2, 2020, employed as a Pharmacy Technician I, Inpatient Operations Pharmacy, died August 28, 2020.

Michael Gunter: Began working at Duke on March 22, 1986, retired on December 1, 2013, employed as a Director IS Security & HIPAA, Engineering, died August 30, 2020.

September 2020

Eugene McDonald: Began working at Duke on August 1, 1977, retired on January 31, 2008, employed as an Executive Vice President, Asset Management, died September 2, 2020.

Rosa R. Harper: Began working at Duke on July 11, 1967, retired on January 1, 1993, employed as a Medical Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Unit-6300, died September 3, 2020.

Gloria (Dorothy) Walker: Began working at Duke on March 22, 1982, retired on December 1, 1999, employed as a Staff Assistant, Employee Services, died September 3, 2020.

Malcolm Rourk: Began working at Duke on August 16, 1971, employed as an Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Chairman’ s Office, died September 4, 2020.

Nellie Verricchia: Began working at Duke on September 11, 1972, employed with Duke University, died September 5, 2020.

Virginia Chambers: Began working at Duke on June 4, 1991, retired on August 1, 2009, employed as a Medical Secretary, Medicine Neurology,  died September 7, 2020.

Deborah Lasater: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1983, retired on October 1, 2017, employed as a Program Coordinator Pediatric Office, died September 8, 2020.

Joan Grier: Began working at Duke on August 24, 1992, retired on October 1, 2013, employed as a Financial Care Counselor, 2 F & G, died September 9, 2020.

Virginia Stone: Began working at Duke on July 17, 1968, retired on August 1, 1995, employed as a Laboratory Assistant, Division of Cardiology, died September 11, 2020.

Roberta Gamble: Began working at Duke on April 28, 1978, retired on September 1, 1992, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died September 14, 2020.

June Nailor: Began working at Duke on June 2, 1975, retired on June 1, 1990, employed as a Secretary, Residential Life, died September 15, 2020.

Elizabeth Gaskill: Began working at Duke on April 5, 1967, retired on February 1, 1993, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Sea Level Hospital, died September16, 2020.

Robert Miller: Began working at Duke on November 6, 1967, retired on December 18, 1988, employed as a Mechanic, Maintenance, Medical Center, died September 17, 2020.

Robert Osborn: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1954, retired on September 24, 1986, employed as a Professor, Department of Religious Studies, died September 17, 2020.

Steve Garrett: Began working at Duke on May 22, 1961, retired on October 1, 1996, employed as a Locksmith Supervisor, Maintenance Department, died September 19, 2020.

David Canty Jr.: Began working at Duke on November 22, 1988, retired on April 1, 2006, employed as a Utility Worker, Housekeeping Operations, died September 20, 2020.

George Dutrow: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1976, retired on August 1, 2009, employed as a Professor, NSOE Distributed, died September23, 2020.

Claudia McCrea: Began working at Duke on April 27, 1960, retired on August 1, 1994, employed as a Housekeeping Supervisor, Medical Center Housekeeping, died September 24, 2020.

Sarah Jarrett: Began working at Duke December 12, 1962, retired on July 1, 1990, employed as a Staff Nurse, OB Unit- N5700, died September 25, 2020.

Ann Clayton: Began working at Duke on March 26, 1962, retired on July 1, 2004, employed as a Medical Secretary, Medicine Cardiology, died September 26, 2020.

Gloria Tate: Began working at Duke on May 4, 1981, retired on February 1, 1996, employed as a Medical Licensed Practical Nurse, CFM Nursing, died September 26, 2020.

Felecia Credle: Began working at Duke on February 5, 2007, retired June 3, 2020, employed as a Clinical Nurse, Heart Communication Center, died September 27, 2020.

Carolyn Chambers: Began working at Duke on October 27, 1986, retired on October 1, 2007, employed with Duke Temporary Services, died September 29, 2020.

Eula Harris: Began working at Duke on July 26, 1988, retired on September 30, 1990, employed as a Clinical Receptionist, Computer Operations, died September 29, 2020.

Clara Strickland: Began working at Duke on February 4, 1975, retired on October 1, 1999, employed as a Housekeeping Supervisor, Medical Center, died September 30, 2020.

October 2020

Alice W. McNeil: Began working at Duke on February 2, 1959, retired on December 10, 1988, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Unit- 9100, died October 2, 2020.

Betty Tilley: Began working at Duke on April 4, 1990 retired on December 1, 2019, employed as an Administrative Secretary, MC E & O, died October 4, 2020.

Kimberly Nettles: Began working at Duke on September 28, 2009, employed as a Nursing Care Assistant I, General Surgery Unit, died October 4, 2020.

Bessie Cameron: Began working at Duke on December 5, 1988, employed as a Nursing Care Assistant, Advanced, and Central Staffing Office, died October 6, 2020.

Julius Davis III: Began working at Duke on July 16, 1973, retired on August 1, 2019, employed as an Assistant Supervisor, Operating Room OR, died October 10, 2020.

Brian R. Fox: Began working at Duke on April 22, 1998, retired on May 1, 2014, employed as a Clinical Trials Specialist, Site Support DCRI, died October 12, 2020.

Inez Daye: Began working at Duke on September 27, 1971, retired on January 1, 1994, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died October 12, 2020.

Joseph Greenfield: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1962, retired on December 31, 1990, employed as a Professor, Medicine Cardiology, died October 14, 2020.

Ruth Georgiade: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1949, retired on December 31, 1990, employed as a Research Associate, Surgery, died October 15, 2020.

Louanna Roberts: Began working at Duke on December 31, 2008, retired on December 17, 1999, died October 15, 2020.

Clance Carrington: Began working at Duke on April 6, 1992, retired on June 1, 2008, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, Environmental Services, Davison, died October 16, 2020.

Mary Crabtree: Began working at Duke on August 1, 1964, retired on March 1, 1981, employed as a Dietician, Dietetics, died October 17, 2020.

Charlie Covington: Began working at Duke on October 26, 2000, retired on August 1, 2007, employed as a Utility Worker, Housekeeping Operations, died October 17, 2020.

Ellen Lee: Began working at Duke on September 18, 1974, retired on February 1, 1995, employed as a Staff Nurse, Third East, died October 18, 2020.

Kent McIver: Began working at Duke on October 1, 1995, retired on September 30 2015, employed a Coordinator, Anatomical Gifts Program, Anatomical Gifts and Gross Anatomy, died October 20, 2020.

Shirley Borstelman: Began working at Duke on August 17, 1976, retired on September 30, 1985, employed as an Assistant Director of Programs, Student Affairs, died October 23, 2020.

Jiawen Huang: Began working at Duke on April 1, 2004, retired on March 2, 2011, employed as a Research Technician, Medical Center, died October 23, 2020.

Mary Blue: Began working at Duke on August 23, 1971, retired on November 30, 1998, employed as a medical Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Dialysis, died October 24, 2020.

Judith Robertson: Began working at Duke on September 27, 1971, retired on November 30, 1998, employed as a Research Analysist, Tumor Registry, died October 24, 2020.

Lawrence Powell: Began working at Duke on July 26, 1999, retired on May 1, 2016, employed as a Patient Service Associate, Computerized Tomography, died October 25, 2020.

Robert Snyder: Began working at Duke on May 5, 2004, retired on February 14, 2011, employed as an Office Clerk, University, died October 27, 2020.

Carol Paul: Began working at Duke on September 9, 1991, retired April 11, 2000, died October 28, 2020.

Louise H. Prince: Began working at Duke on March 23, 1953, retired on May 1, 1992, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Duke Outpatient Surgery Program, died October 28, 2020.

Adele Daidone: Began working at Duke on September 18, 2006, retired August 12, 2011, died October 28, 2020.

Mary Pilkington: Began working at Duke on April 23, 1979, retired on April 30, 2015, employed as a Central Administrator, HR, died October 31, 2020.

Amber Taylor: Began working at Duke on January 2, 1990, retired on June 1, 2001, employed as a Graphics Artist, Designer Senior, died October 31, 2020.

November 2020

Matthew McClary: Began working at Duke on October 4, 2004, retired July 1, 2020, died November 1, 2020.

Dashanna McNeil: Began working at Duke on May 21, 2011, employed as a Nurse Manager, Operations Central Staffing Office, died November 1, 2020.

William Maixner: Began working at Duke on December 31, 2015, employed as a Professor, Anesthesiology, died November 2, 2020.

David Talbert: Began working at Duke on July 5, 1991, retired on December 31, 2007, employed as a Librarian, Public Services, Marine, died November 3, 2020.

Gregory Cole: Began working at Duke on February 26, 2007, retired on December 1, 2016, employed as a Bookstore Clerk, died November 5, 2020.

Doris Kennard: Began working at Duke on March 20, 1989, employed as a Mechanical Engineer, Physics, died November 5, 2020.

Juanita Lester: Began working at Duke on January 23, 1989, retired on May 31, 2001, Rewards and Recognitions, died November 6, 2020.

Siria Lopez: Began working at Duke on February 25, 2013, retired March 2, 2020, died November 6, 2020.

Jon Phelps: Began working at Duke on August 15, 1966, retired on June 30, 1997, employed as a Director of Communications, Student Affairs, OVP, died November 7, 2020.

Elizabeth Lindsey: Began working at Duke on September 26, 2003, employed as a Staff Assistant, FABS & Faculty Support, died November 8, 2020.

Karen Baker: Began working at Duke on March 11, 1991, retired on May 26, 2008, employed as a Clinical Nurse II, died November 9, 2020.

Lautaro Perez: Began working at Duke on October 1, 2006, employed as a Research Associate, Senior, and Surgical Sciences, died November 9, 2020.

Robert Hochmuth: Began working at Duke on September 9, 1978, employed as a Professor, Mechanical engineering and Material Science, died November 13, 2020.

Catherine Hill: Began working at Duke on November 1, 1978, retired November 30, 1990, employed as a Sterile Processing Aide, died November 14, 2020.

Violette Bell: Began working at Duke on June 29, 1992, retired on March 1, 2001, employed as a Clinical Nurse II, died November 15, 2020.

Dorothy Brundage: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1968, employed as an Associate Professor, SON Faculty & Staff, died November 15, 2020.

James Siedow: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1976, employed as a Professor, biology Instruction, died November 15, 2020.

Marjorie Dickerson: Began working at Duke on June 15, 2016  retired July 2, 2019, employed as an Office Coordinator, Vascular, died November 16, 2020.

Alicia Bunn: Began working at Duke on September 8, 2014, employed as an Administrative Coordinator, Development Services, died November 16, 2020.

Leslie Cannada: Began working at Duke on August 5, 1971, retired on December 31, 2004, employed as a Maintenance Specialist, died November 17, 2020.

Karen Baker: Began working at Duke on March 11, 1991, retired on May 26, 2008, employed as a Clinical Nurse II, died November 19, 2020.

William Hicks: Began working at Duke on July 30, 2001, employed as a Staff Specialist for Accounts Payable, died November 19, 2020.

Margie Knight: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1974, retired on December 1, 1993, employed as a Secretary Medical Center, died November 21, 2020.

Lorenzo Spruill: Began working at Duke on September 29, 2008, employed as a Radiology & Bone & Chest Supervisor, died November 21, 2020.

Bertha Livingstone: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1971, retired on August 4, 1990, employed as a Librarian, Archives, died November 24, 2020.

Catherine Martin Bell: Began working at Duke on July 7, 2008, employed as a Housekeeper Specialist, Duke North, died November 25, 2020.

Marsha Mangum: Began working at Duke on October 2, 2005, retired on July 23, 2013, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, Duke North, died November 26, 2020.

Vickie Eason: Began working at Duke on July 1, 2018, retired on July 25, 2018, employed as an Instructor for Special Programs, Summer Academic Programs, died November 27, 2020.

Donnie Clark: Began working at Duke on October 22, 1956, retired on June 29, 2001, employed as an Electronics Technician, Senior, Tele/Video Communications, died November 28, 2020.

Reba Beavers: Began working at Duke on August 10, 2015, employed as an Operations Administrator, Patient Service Administration, died November 29, 2020.

Hans Hillerbrand: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1988, employed as a Professor, Department of Religion Studies, died November 29, 2020.

December 2020

Doris Stephens: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1962, retired on January 1, 1990, employed as an Accounting Clerk, died December 3, 2020.

Emma Lee: Began working at Duke on January 30, 1989, retired on February 1, 2006, employed with Duke University, died December 4, 2020.

Joyce Williams: Began working at Duke on March 14, 1988, retired on May 1, 2015, employed as a PDC Clerk, died December 7, 2020.

Margaret Wehring: Began working at Duke on November 3, 2008, retired on November 8, 2015, employed as a Communicator with Communicator Central Operator, died December 8, 2020.

Mamie Williams: Began working at Duke on April 18, 2005, retired on December 6, 2020, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, environmental Services, died December 8, 2020.

Lula Bullock: Began working at Duke on September 23, 1980, retired on January 30, 2009, employed as a Senior Supervisor Housekeeping Specialists, Facilities Operations, died December 9, 2020.

 Hsioh-Shan Wang: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1964, employed as a Professor, General Psychiatry died December 10, 2020.

William Hotelling: Began working at Duke on September 11, 1995, retired on November 15, 2010, employed as a Material Handler, Material Distribution, died December 13, 2020.

Tomacin Moore Johnson: Began working at Duke on January 7, 2008, retired February 28, 2020,  died December 13, 2020.

Osie Johnson: Began working at Duke on August 18, 1972, retired on May 30 1986, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, North Pavilion, died December 13, 2020.

Mary Tucker: Began working at Duke on April 1, 1967, retired on July 1, 1995, employed with Duke University, died December 14, 2020.

Clara Cole: Began working at Duke on July 1, 1960, retired on May 1, 1992, employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, died December 14, 2020.

Rhett Truesdale George Jr.: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1957, retired on September 1, 2015, employed as an Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, died December 14, 2020.

Beverly Segee: Began working at Duke on November 22, 1975, retired on March 31, 1997, employed as a Strategic Service Coordinator, died December 14, 2020.

Norma Lester: Began working at Duke on July 2, 1955, retired on October 3, 1997, employed as a Medical Technologist, Senior, Duke Outpatient Clinical Lab, died December 17, 2020.

Laura Tomasulo Sietas: Began working at Duke on October 29, 2007, retired on August 31, 2008, employed as a Clinical Nurse PRN, died December 20, 2020.

Seneyda A. Reyes: Began working at Duke on February 4, 2019, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, died December 20, 2020.

Linda Tally: Began working at Duke on May 24, 1999, retired on July 29, 2011, employed as a Staff Specialist Economics, died December 21, 2020.

Jo Wade: Began working at Duke on May 5, 1980, retired on August 31, 2009, employed as a Staff Specialist, Medicine General, died December 21, 2020.

Isabel Hester: Began working at Duke on October 14, 1985, retired on April 11, 2008, employed as a Housekeeping Specialist, Duke North, died December 21, 2020.

Joel Smith: Began working at Duke on September 1, 1958, retired on December 31, 2008, employed as a Professor. Sociology, died December 21, 2020.

Virginia Menzel: Began working at Duke on April 5, 1993, retired on May 21, 2008, employed as a Clinical Nurse II, Medical Unit - 9300, died December 24, 2020.

Phyllis Duke: Began working at Duke on April 28, 1975, retired on March 29, 1983, died December 25, 2020.

Stephanie Farmer: Began working at Duke on November 4, 2002, retired on February 11, 2005, employed as a Patient Financial Services Representative, Payment Posting, died December 27, 2020.

Virginia Welsh: Began working at Duke on January 11, 1982, retired on November 5, 2018, employed as a Clinical Nurse, PRN, 3rd Floor Nursing, died December 27, 2020.

Barbara Peterson: Began working at Duke on November 20, 1979, retired on March 1, 2002, employed with Duke University, died December 28, 2020.

John Wise Jr.: Began working at Duke on August 4, 1986, retired on June 25, 2018, died December 28, 2020.

Katie Sue Walker: Began working at Duke on September 23, 2013, employed as an Administrative Assistant, HIM Document Management, died December 28, 2020.