Elizabeth Bradley Duncan also known as "Mama Liz" was born to the proud parents of Henry and Pinkie Bradley, on November 12, 1923 in Baconton, Georgia. When she was nine years old the family moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma. As a youth Elizabeth accepted Christ and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Collins Chapel.



Elizabeth graduated from Manual Training Senior High School at the age of 16. She was an outstanding student and was chosen Homecoming Queen. After high school she continued her education at Wiley College in Marshall, Texas.



In 1942, Elizabeth she married Herbert A. Hillburn. To this union one child, Bonita, was born. Later she married Henry V. Duncan to this union five children were born, Carole, Marilynn, Henry Jr., Keith and Angelique



In 1956 she opened Liz's Bar-B-Que, an establishment that quickly became a hub of the community for young and old. Elizabeth's kindness, generosity, and nurturing spirit soon earn her the name, "Mama Liz".



Mrs. Duncan was active in the church and community. As a member of Bethel A.M.E, Church she served on the Trustee Board, where she was also a musician and choir member. After the death of her father, Deacon Henry Bradley, she rejoined Mt. Zion Baptist Church to continue the Bradley legacy.



On Tuesday morning, February 7, 2012, Elizabeth Bradley Duncan, after 88 years, "took the hand of the Master and followed HIM to Glory! She was met at Heaven's gate by her parents, Pinkie and Henry Bradley



She leaves to cherish her memory six children Bonita Cade of Houston, TX; Carole Duncan, Muskogee OK; Marilynn Duncan, Wilburton OK; Henry Jr. Houston and Angelique Hillmon, Muskogee OK. taught her children that they were whole in every way as they were a product of her. From the birth of her children she had fourteen grandchildren, Brenton, Ra'Chelle, Marshall III, Keosha, Alyssa, Tori, Henry III, Keith Jr., Kristian, Devin, McKeanna Kizz, Juanell,and Russell. From the birth of her grandchildren she had fourteen great grandchildren Braylen, Bryce, Lauren, Kristin, Braxton, Brevyn, Kiyonce', La'Naria, Kimori, Kristinna, Deontea, Rushetta, and Briauna. She also leaves her cherished cousin Sarah "Tess" White.



The Hour of Tribute to Mrs. Duncan will commence at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 11, 2012 in the Timothy Baptist Church. Pastor Kelly Payne is the gracious host Pastor and Rev. David Ragsdale, Jr., Pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the Booker T. Washington Cemetery.

The Hour of Tribute will be on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Timothy Baptist Church. Pastor Kelly Payne is the gracious host pastor and Reverend David Ragsdale, Jr., Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church will officiate.

You may visit "Mama Liz" as she slumbers in sweet repose at the funeral home on Friday from 10 AM until 4 PM.

The Wake will be from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Mount Zion Baptist Church for friends to share memories and remarks.