Loretta Kay Earnest, daughter of Roger and Marietta Joyce (Stayathome) Duncan, was born on June 5, 1971 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and passed from this life to be with her Lord on Monday, June 23, 2014 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 43 years.

She was a wonderful and kind person, a Loving Mother, Wife and Daughter. Loretta loved to spend time with her family. She loved dancing, laughing and enjoyed life as much as she could. Loretta was a good, honest Christian and she will be missed dearly.

Loretta was preceded in death by her grandparents: Flynn and Linda Duncan, Adam Thirsty and Katie Stayathome, infant sister: Michelle Hope Duncan, infant nephews: Jacob and Shayden Duncan, great nephew: Colorado Brown.

Those remaining behind to keep her memory alive include her husband: Gary Earnest of the home near Stilwell, OK, children: Kevin Earnest of the home, Nicholas Earnest, KaSandra Earnest, Ayden Earnest, brothers: Toney Duncan and wife Kay, Carney Duncan and wife Kim, Ronnie Duncan and wife Ruby, Roger Duncan, parents: Roger and Marietta Duncan, all of Stilwell.

Funeral services were held at 10 am on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Roberts/Reed-Culver Chapel, Stilwell, OK with Bro. Carney Duncan and Roger Duncan officiating. Interment followed at Freewater Cemetery.